Hippolyte Roux (1852–?) - Lago di Thun (Svizzera)

Hippolyte ROUX (1852–?)
Lake Thun (Switzerland)

Oil on canvas,

Signed at the bottom

Dimensions: 21x40 cm

Fascinating view of Lake Thun with a chalet in the foreground and sailing boats that animate the calm waters of the lake. In the background unfolds a majestic alpine chain, rendered with delicate luminous tones that suggest a morning or sunset scene.

The composition, balanced and narrative, engages Swiss traditional architecture in dialogue with the natural landscape, in a picturesque vision typical of late nineteenth-century landscape painting. The brushwork is fine and controlled, with particular attention to the chalet’s details and to the atmospheric rendering of the water and the mountains.

A pleasant-to-read work, evocative of the romantic charm of Swiss lake landscapes.

Good overall condition.

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