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View Over the Glacier (Aletsch Glacier)

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The artwork presents a breathtaking panorama of a glacier, its icy expanse stretching into the distance beneath a vast sky. The artist masterfully captures the rugged grandeur of the mountains; the play of light and shadow across the snow-covered peaks is remarkable. I can almost feel the crisp, cold air and hear the silence of the high altitudes.

It's a testament to the artist's skill in depicting the textures of the rocks and the smooth flow of the ice. The cool color palette, dominated by whites, blues, and subtle browns, enhances the sense of remoteness and the raw beauty of nature. It evokes a feeling of awe and a sense of the sublime, a reminder of nature's power.

View Over the Glacier (Aletsch Glacier)

Edward Theodore Compton

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1912

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4500 × 2901 px

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