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Hoher Göll from Watzmann-Hocheck

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This evocative mountain landscape captures the rugged majesty of the Hoher Göll peak as seen from Watzmann-Hocheck. The artist employs a delicate balance of light and shadow, skillfully using soft brushstrokes to render the rocky terrain and distant peaks with a naturalistic precision. The foreground rocks and patches of snow invite the viewer to feel the crisp alpine air and the sturdy solidity beneath their feet, while the hazy atmosphere in the distance suggests the vastness and serene stillness of the high mountains.

The color palette is dominated by earthy browns, cool blues, and muted grays, contrasted subtly by warm sunlight touching the peaks. This interplay evokes a tranquil yet awe-inspiring mood, as if the viewer is standing on the cusp of wilderness, gazing into an endless expanse of geological grandeur. Painted shortly after World War I, the work resonates with a quiet resilience and reverence for nature, a reminder of enduring beauty amid times of upheaval.

Hoher Göll from Watzmann-Hocheck

Edward Theodore Compton

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1919

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4336 × 2831 px
912 × 610 mm

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