Mer de Glace

About this work

This print shows a jagged mountain range with steep cliffs and sharp peaks. The middle of the image has a rocky slope leading up to a tall, dark ridge. The sky is faint and pale, barely visible behind the towering rocks. The whole scene looks rough and dramatic, with no clear path or life in sight. The artist used a mix of dark lines and shading to make the mountains look almost three-dimensional. The title at the bottom says "Mer de Glace," which means "Sea of Ice"—this print is likely showing a glacier in the Alps. If you like this dramatic style, look up Romanticism next.