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Evening: Cloud on Mount Rigi, seen from Zug, c. 1841 (w / c on paper)
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Evening: Cloud on Mount Rigi, seen from Zug, c. 1841 (w / c on paper)
1109136 Evening: Cloud on Mount Rigi, seen from Zug, c.1841 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 21.8x26.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22210764
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Atmospheric Dusk Haze Indistinct Majestic Mount Remote Westernart Rigi
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This print, titled "Evening: Cloud on Mount Rigi, seen from Zug" transports viewers to the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland in the early 19th century. Painted by Joseph Mallord William Turner around 1841, this watercolor masterpiece measures 21.8x26.7 cm and is housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The artist skillfully captures the ethereal beauty of dusk as a majestic cloud hovers over Mount Rigi. The scene exudes an atmosphere of tranquility and mystery, with its indistinct shapes blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Turner's masterful use of color creates a mesmerizing haze that envelops both mountain and lake. The viewer is transported to a remote corner of Switzerland, where nature reigns supreme. The towering mountains stand proudly against the evening sky while reflecting their grandeur onto the calm waters below. This painting evokes a sense of awe and reverence for nature's power and immensity. Turner's brushstrokes capture not only the physical features but also the emotional essence of this Swiss vista. It invites contemplation and reflection upon our place within such vast natural surroundings. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded that even amidst uncertainty or obscurity, there is still beauty to be found – just like that solitary cloud on Mount Rigi at twilight.
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