Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, The Grimsel
This dramatic scene depicts the Grimsel Pass in the Swiss Alps, looking less like a peaceful hike and more like a volcanic eruption! Scottish artist Donald Shaw MacLaughlan uses intense, scratchy lines to carve out jagged rocks and a dark lake, while massive plumes of smoke or storm clouds billow aggressively from the peaks. Signed and dated 1905 in the corner, the work showcases a gritty style that emphasizes the raw, untamed power of nature. It’s a great example of how artists captured the sublime terror of the mountains before modern tourism took over.
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