Grindelwald Glacier
1950
50.0 x 76.0 cm
Arts Council Collection
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham visited Switzerland in 1948 and spent some time sketching the Grindelwald Glacier, under the north face of the Eiger. Impressed by its immense beauty and presence, she produced a series of glacier paintings on her return. She later wrote:
sarah wilhelmina wenzler (? – ?)
Sarah Wilhelmina Wenzler (active 1861-1872) was an American still life painter known for delicate depictions of fruit, especially grapes. Her work exhibited at the National Academy of Design & is held by the National Gallery of Art.
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About this artwork
- Title: Grindelwald Glacier
- Artist: sarah wilhelmina wenzler
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 50.0 x 76.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Arts Council Collection
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Perceived brightness: brilliant