Zicht op de vallei van Lys met watervallen en gletsjer 1858

Eugène Cicéri’s “Zicht op de vallei van Lys met watervallen en gletsjer” (1858) depicts a breathtaking landscape view of the valley of Lys in the French Alps. The artwork is a lithograph, a printing process that allows for fine detail and subtle tonal variations. Cicéri, a renowned French artist, captured the grandeur of the mountain range, the cascading waterfalls, and the serene river meandering through the valley. The piece showcases the artist’s skill in depicting natural beauty and the awe-inspiring power of nature. This artwork is a testament to the romanticism of 19th-century landscape painting, offering viewers a glimpse into the majestic and untamed beauty of the alpine landscape.