Peter Mossen – Grindelwald – Chamois Hunter
1810
Franz Niklaus König captures the intense focus of a Swiss chamois hunter in this lively 1810 sketch. The handwritten note at the bottom identifies the kneeling man as Peter Mossen from Grindelwald, aiming his long rifle upward at an unseen target. He has tossed his hat and alpenstock (mountaineering stick) aside on the ground, showing just how serious this hunt is. This piece perfectly captures the Romantic era's fascination with rugged Alpine life and the daring locals who lived it.
- Technique
- Pencil and grey wash
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- Paper
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