Edmond de Bretenières (1804-1882), First and second Devil's bridge in the Schöllenen gorge in the canton of Uri, "Pont du Diable ancient et modern", Journey to Switzerland, sketchbook, 1835, Pencil drawing

Beschreibung: Edmond de Bretenières (1804 Dijon - 1882 Dijon), First and second Devil's bridge in the Schöllenen gorge in the canton of Uri, "Pont du Diable ancient et modern", Journey to Switzerland, sketchbook, 1835, Pencil drawing

Technique: Pencil drawing on paper, water mark: Coat of arms and "RIVES"
Size: 44,3 x 28,8 cm | 17 1/2 x 11 1/3 in
Inscription: lower left in pencil inscribed and dated

Condition: Perfect condition. In the corners of the sheet traces of an old mounting on the back.

Description: Impressive sketch on the Gotthard pass in the Reuss valley. In front of the steeply rising rocks of the Schöllenen, the First and Second Devil's Bridge are depicted.

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)

Keywords: Romanticism, Landscape, Switzerland, Nature

Zustand: Perfect condition. In the corners of the sheet traces of an old mounting on the back. Hinweise: Romanticism, Landscape, Switzerland, Nature Abmessungen: 44,3 x 28,8 cm | 17 1/2 x 11 1/3 in Name des Künstlers: Edmond de Bretenières (1804-1882) Medium: Pencil drawing on paper