Storm in the Alps, Switzerland 1908

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan's 1908 etching "Storm in the Alps, Switzerland" captures the dramatic energy of a mountainous landscape under a tumultuous sky. The artist utilizes a delicate network of lines and crosshatching to build up volume and texture, highlighting the dynamic movement of both the clouds and the terrain. The dark, foreboding sky above the Alps creates a sense of anticipation and potential peril, showcasing MacLaughlan's skill in capturing the raw power of nature. This work is a quintessential example of the artist's focus on landscape and his mastery of the etching technique.