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The Hochkönig in Spring

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The scene unfolds, a panorama of the Alps in springtime. The artist masterfully employs watercolor, with delicate washes of color that capture the ethereal quality of the light. The composition is a classic landscape arrangement, drawing the eye from the foreground, where wildflowers dot a grassy slope, up to the majestic, snow-capped peaks that dominate the background. A solitary figure, a woman in traditional garb, is depicted walking along a path, giving a sense of scale and narrative. The artist's use of atmospheric perspective creates depth, with the distant mountains fading into a soft blue haze.

The Hochkönig in Spring

Edward Theodore Compton

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4993 × 3667 px
360 × 255 mm

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