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Großglockner from the Prager Hut, early, 1890

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The vista unfolds before us, a symphony of rock and ice. The artist masterfully captures the raw power of the mountains; the rugged, dark foreground cliffs give way to the majestic, snow-dusted peaks that pierce the heavens. It feels as if you could reach out and touch the icy breath of the glaciers.

The composition draws the eye upward, from the earthy greens and browns of the lower slopes, through the swirling mists, to the pale, almost ethereal sky. The play of light and shadow across the landscape is exquisite; the brushstrokes, though precise, convey a sense of the wild, untamed beauty of nature. It's a scene that evokes a feeling of awe and tranquility, reminding us of the enduring power of the natural world.

I am transported, hearing the whisper of the wind and feeling the crisp mountain air on my face. It's an invitation to contemplate the sublime, to find solace in the vastness and beauty that surrounds us.

Großglockner from the Prager Hut, early, 1890

Edward Theodore Compton

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1890

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4515 × 3145 px
1160 × 800 mm

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