Gspaltenhorn, Mürren
1870
Long before he mastered the academic style of portraiture that made him famous, a 14-year-old John Singer Sargent was hiking the Swiss Alps with his sketchbook. This charming watercolor captures the majestic Gspaltenhorn mountain looming over the village of Mürren, dated August 3, 1870. You can see his keen eye for detail even at this young age, from the rugged, snow-capped peaks in the background to the rustic wooden chalets in the foreground. It’s a delightful glimpse into the early travels of a master artist.
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