The "Kingitorssuak" seen from a valley near Kangerdluarssunguak, Greenland 1863
larsmoller
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
water colours
landscape
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
underpainting
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
warm toned green
"The 'Kingitorssuak' seen from a valley near Kangerdluarssunguak, Greenland" (1863) is a lithograph by Danish artist Lars Møller (1842-1926), which depicts a stunning view of a glacial mountain in Greenland. Møller's artistic style and the realism of this detailed landscape reflect the Romantic era's appreciation for the sublime beauty of nature. The view from a valley emphasizes the vastness and grandeur of the mountain, while the figures in the foreground provide a sense of scale and human connection to the landscape. The image highlights the dramatic contrast of the icy peak, the rocky landscape, and the cloudy sky. This lithograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a captivating glimpse into the dramatic landscape of Greenland.
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