28 - E. BRETENIÈRES (*1804), Swiss Alps, Alpes Suisse, 1835, Pencil

E. BRETENIÈRES (*1804), Swiss Alps, Alpes Suisse, 1835, Pencil Edmond de Bretenières (1804 Dijon - 1882 ibid.): Swiss Alps, Alpes Suisse, Mountain massif in the canton of Uri, Journey to Switzerland, Sketchbook, 1835, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Date: 1835 Description: From a scrapbook with travel sketches by the artist. "Esquisses faites par le Baron Edmond de Bretenières feudant les voyages en Suisse" (Sketches made by Baron Edmond de Bretenieres during his travels in Switzerland). This finely drawn pencil sketch shows an Alpine mountain landscape with a series of peaks and valleys. The lines are light and sketchy, giving the scene an airy, fleeting quality. The mountains in the background are indicated in soft contours, while more detailed lines in the foreground suggest the shape of the vegetation and terrain. The composition stretches from left to right, with the horizon line rising slightly. There are no figures or specific narrative elements. The lighting conditions appear even, without strong shadows or contrasts, indicating diffuse lighting. The drawing conveys a calm, unspoilt natural scene. Keywords: Mountains; Alps; Landscape; Sketch; Pencil drawing; Nature; Summits; Valleys; minimalist; Contours; Vegetation; Horizon; Terrain lines; Quietness; Untouchedness; Diffused light; Drawing technique; Line; Composition; Alpine scene; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Switzerland; Size: Paper: 22,4 cm x 39,3 cm (8,8 x 15,5 in) Condition: Very good condition. Traces of an old mounting in the corners of the sheet on the reverse. The left edge of the sheet is slightly damaged due to detachment from a book binding. Minimal discolouration in places. Faint crease recognisable in the centre.