Alpine Landscape: The Handegg, Switzerland

Jean-Léon Gérôme painted “Alpine Landscape: The Handegg, Switzerland” in the 1850s. Oil on fabric. It captures a mountain scene in Switzerland.

The painting shows a serene alpine setting. Gérôme focused on the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps. The Handegg is a notable location in Switzerland.

Gérôme was a French painter, born on May 11, 1824, and died on January 10, 1904. He was known for his historical and Orientalist themes. His work often depicted exotic locations.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.262