The Glacier des Bois 1844

John Ruskin's "The Glacier des Bois" (1844) depicts a mountainous landscape dominated by the prominent glacier, rendered in delicate blue hues. Ruskin, renowned for his contributions to art criticism and social commentary, captured the sublime beauty of nature through his meticulous brushstrokes and the use of watercolor. The artwork invites viewers to contemplate the grandeur and power of the natural world. The composition features a focal point of the glacier and its surroundings, while the figure of a lone bird adds a sense of scale and perspective.