96 - C. REMY (19th), Alpine River Valley with a Farmstead, Watercolor

C. REMY (19th), Alpine River Valley with a Farmstead, Watercolor C.A. Remy (19th century): View of an Alpine River Valley with a Farmstead, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor over pencil on paper Stamp: Blank stamp, Mr. Pottin Nantes. Nantes Inscription: At the top left is a blind stamp reading “Mr. Pottin Nantes [...]” Date: 19th century Description: A successful landscape painting depicting a view from an elevated plain down into a deep river valley in the Alps. A small farmstead with a striking wayside cross can be seen in the artist’s viewpoint. Depth of perspective is achieved by skillfully softening and blurring the contours. The artist’s monogram is scratched into the bottom left corner. The painting depicts a picturesque mountain landscape with a small village nestled among the rolling hills. Lush vegetation and a path leading into the village can be seen in the foreground. At the edge of the path stands a wooden crucifix, which serves as a religious symbol. The houses in the village are built of light-colored materials and have flat roofs. In the background, majestic mountains, partly shrouded in clouds, dominate the scenery. The sense of depth is emphasized by the winding course of a river meandering through the valley. The lighting suggests a clear, sunny time of day that makes the colors of the landscape glow. Keywords: mountain landscape; village; vegetation; crucifix; mountains; river; valley; clouds; lighting conditions; path; houses; nature; religion; painting; landscape; hills; horizon; depth of space; village life; architecture; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Germany; Size: Paper: 18.1 cm x 25.1 cm (7.1 x 9.9 in) Condition: Very good condition. Occasional faint rubbing visible. Some damage to the top left.