Mont Saleve c. 1840

drawing, print, paper, graphite

drawing

print

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

water

painting painterly

graphite

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

John Ruskin's "Mont Saleve" is a detailed pencil and watercolor drawing dating from around 1840. The piece depicts a mountainous landscape, highlighting the rocky cliffs and valleys of the Saleve mountain range. This drawing reflects Ruskin's interest in the natural world and the beauty of the sublime, themes central to his influential writings on art and society. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this delicate study of the Alpine landscape, showcasing Ruskin's early artistic style.