The Grimsel Pass

1776/1780

Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier

Associated Names
Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier I

Artist, French, 1738 - 1826

The image shows a mountainous landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top, with jagged peaks against the sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the mountains and the play of light and shadow. The color palette is primarily gray. In the foreground, a group with oxen and seated individuals suggests a moment of rest. The mountains in the distance ascend towards the background where clouds mingle with the peaks.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, South German (in the family for several generations). (sale, Karl & Faber, Munich, 8 May 2015, no. 134); (Nathalie Motte Masselink, Paris); purchased by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

At lower right by the artist in pen and grey ink : LeBarbier; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: Lebarbier / +7825 / 26190/0398

Wikidata ID

Q64581252

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