590 - Switzerland

Switzerland Bleuler, Johann Ludwig (Louis) View of the Rütli at Lake Lucerne. ca. 1840. Gouache on vellum. 27.7 x 40 cm. Titled and inscribed. Framed under glass. - Slightly wavy due to the material. Surface shows subtle, localized wear in places. Isolated minimal brown spots. Overall in excellent condition, with fresh colors. This view is one of the popular Swiss vedute published by Bleuler, which were distributed in the 19th century as representative travel prints. Depicted is the Rütli on Lake Lucerne, that historically significant site considered the symbolic setting of the Swiss Confederation’s founding myth. Characteristic of Bleuler’s work is the combination of topographical accuracy with a finely tuned, painterly coloration that particularly highlights the scenic charm of the Swiss Alpine region. - Bleuler worked in a prolific veduta workshop in Schaffhausen, where views of Switzerland were printed and subsequently colored with gouache. These landscape prints were distributed in the 19th century as decorative travel and souvenir prints. Titled and inscribed. Framed under glass. - Slightly warped due to the material. Surface shows occasional slight rubbing. Isolated minimal brown spots. Overall excellent condition with fresh coloring. - The view is one of the popular Swiss vedute published by Bleuler, which were distributed in the 19th century as representative travel prints. It depicts the Rütli on Lake Lucerne, a historically significant site considered the symbolic setting of the Swiss founding myth. Bleuler’s work is characterized by a combination of topographical accuracy and finely tuned, picturesque coloring that particularly emphasizes the scenic charm of the Swiss Alpine region. - Bleuler worked in a prolific veduta workshop in Schaffhausen, where views of Switzerland were printed and then hand-colored with gouache. These landscape prints were sold in the 19th century as decorative travel and souvenir prints. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard margin scheme. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.