Berner Oberland 1817

Joseph Anton Koch's "Berner Oberland" is a Romantic landscape painting from 1817, characterized by its dramatic depiction of the Swiss Alps. The painting showcases Koch's mastery of depicting natural beauty, with towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and a verdant valley teeming with life. Figures in the foreground, engaged in daily tasks, add a sense of scale and human presence to the vast and awe-inspiring landscape. This work embodies the Romantic fascination with nature and its sublime power, making it a significant piece in Koch's oeuvre.