拍品 845

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

The Via Mala, Switzerland

已结束2012年5月29日

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GBP 1,000–1,500

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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.)

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This narrow gorge was the most serious obstacle on the approach to the Splügen and San Bernardino mountain passes. It inspired many artists in search of the sublime including J.M.W. Turner, R.A.