Alpine Scene 1800 - 1850

Henri Boug d'Orschwiller's *Alpine Scene* (1800-1850) is a romantic depiction of a Swiss mountain village. The print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, displays a picturesque scene with a charming cottage in the foreground, surrounded by trees and a rustic fence. The majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Alps rise in the background, creating a sense of grandeur and serenity. d'Orschwiller's masterful use of light and shadow enhances the beauty of this idyllic landscape.