Umgebung von Grenoble
1873
Johan Barthold Jongkind, a Dutch painter who heavily influenced the Impressionists, captures a breezy, spontaneous view of the French Alps in this 1873 watercolor. The loose, sketchy strokes and washes of blue and green perfectly convey the fleeting atmosphere of a mountain landscape near Grenoble, a technique that would soon become a hallmark of Impressionism. You can almost feel the crisp mountain air as the white paper peeks through, acting as the brightest light in the scene. Jongkind was known for painting outdoors, and this quick study shows exactly why his friends like Monet admired his ability to capture a moment so effortlessly.
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