Zicht op de gletsjer Mer-de-Glace te Chamonix 1859

Eugène Cicéri's "Zicht op de gletsjer Mer-de-Glace te Chamonix" (1859) is a stunning depiction of the Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps. The lithograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, captures the glacier's majestic scale and intricate details, showcasing the artist's skill in portraying the natural world. The composition draws the viewer's eye toward the glacier's icy flow, winding through a valley framed by towering peaks. Cicéri's work exemplifies the popularity of alpine landscapes during the 19th century, a period marked by Romantic sensibilities and a fascination with the sublime power of nature.