Achtentwintig gezichten in Zwitserland by Anonymous

Achtentwintig gezichten in Zwitserland 1832

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print, etching, engraving

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ink paper printed

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print

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etching

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landscape

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romanticism

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cityscape

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engraving

"Achtentwintig gezichten in Zwitserland" (Twenty-Eight Views of Switzerland) is a print from 1832, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. Featuring 28 individual vignettes, the artwork captures picturesque Swiss landscapes, ranging from mountain ranges and lakes to villages and bridges, using detailed, yet simple, black and white drawings. This work is likely an example of the popular 19th century genre of travel illustration, showcasing the beauty of Switzerland for a wide audience.

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