Mont Blanc
1892
Imagine standing at the edge of a massive glacier—that's the vibe Félix Vallotton gives us in this 1892 woodcut of Mont Blanc. He uses thick, slashing black lines to carve out the snow and rock, creating a scene that feels more like a dramatic stage set than a gentle nature walk. Vallotton was a master of this high-contrast style, often working with the Nabis movement which loved bold, flat shapes. It’s a perfect example of how he could make a mountain look both majestic and a little bit dangerous, likely intended for one of the avant-garde magazines he frequently illustrated.
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