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View of the Marmolata from Piz Boè

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The artwork captures a breathtaking mountain vista, likely painted en plein air, given the quality of light. The artist masterfully uses light and shadow to define the rugged peaks and the glacial expanse. The foreground, a rocky precipice, draws the viewer into the scene, inviting exploration of the majestic landscape. The brushstrokes, though visible, create a sense of texture and depth, with the snow-capped mountains bathed in a soft, diffused light. It evokes a sense of awe and the sublime, the quiet power of nature, inviting the viewer to contemplate the vastness and beauty of the natural world.

View of the Marmolata from Piz Boè

Edward Theodore Compton

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1917

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3562 × 2047 px
905 × 520 mm

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