View of a Swiss Villa 1896

Rudolf von Alt's "View of a Swiss Villa" (1896) depicts a grand, ornate villa nestled amidst lush greenery. The detailed watercolor, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Alt's keen eye for architectural detail and his ability to capture the serene atmosphere of Swiss countryside living. The composition features a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground, highlighting the villa's accessibility and grandeur. Von Alt's meticulous rendering of the villa's intricate facade and surrounding landscape demonstrates his mastery of the Realist style, which emphasized accurate portrayal of the everyday world.