Waterval van Stabbauch 1772 - 1785

"Waterval van Stabbauch" (1772-1785) is a hand-colored etching by French artist Jean François Janinet (1752-1814). The artwork depicts a dramatic waterfall cascading over rocky terrain in the Stabbach Valley, Switzerland. The composition is dominated by the powerful verticality of the waterfall, while the surrounding landscape is rendered in a more subdued manner. The print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This artwork, typical of Janinet's printmaking, reflects the romantic interest in nature that was popular during the late 18th century.