Live Auction 6468Christie's Interiors
Harry John Johnson, R.I. (Birmingham 1826-1884 London)
Lot 820

Harry John Johnson, R.I. (Birmingham 1826-1884 London)

The Via Mala, Switzerland

Closed18 July 2012

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GBP 525

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Harry John Johnson, R.I. (Birmingham 1826-1884 London)
The Via Mala, Switzerland
inscribed and dated 'VIA MALA - 1854' and with studio stamp (lower right)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, on buff paper
19½ x 11¾ in. (49.5 x 29.9 cm.)

Specialist note

This narrow gorge was the most serious obstacle on the approach to the Splügen and San Bernardino mountain passes. The subject inspired many artists in search of the sublime.