The Etsch Valley near Roveredo 1824

Johan Christian Dahl's "The Etsch Valley near Roveredo" is a romantic landscape painting from 1824. It depicts a sweeping view of the Etsch Valley in the Italian Alps, characterized by majestic mountains, a winding river, and a foreground populated by figures and livestock. The painting exemplifies Dahl's mastery of depicting the grandeur of nature, conveying a sense of awe and the sublime. The composition and detail showcase the influence of the Düsseldorf School of Painting, which emphasized meticulous realism in depicting nature. The inclusion of figures adds a sense of scale and human interaction with the environment.