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Alexandre Calame

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Oil painting of a forest river at sunset with a rider and dogs on a path and a cow wading in the water.

Landscape

1830

Painting of a sunlit snow-capped alpine peak above a rushing stream and dark pine trees at sunset.

The Wetterhorn

Painted lakeside scene with a tree-covered rock, wooded hills, hazy mountains and a golden evening sky over calm water.

Partie vom Genfer See

1852

Painting of a stone staircase leading to a sunlit doorway, framed by gnarled trees and mossy rocks in a shaded garden.

Staircase in the Park of Villa Chigi di Ariccia

1844-1845

Painting of a mountain lake framed by pines and cliffs, with snowy peaks glowing in morning light under blue sky.

By the Lake of Uri

1849

Painting of sunlit rocky cliffs and rushing river beneath stormy clouds, with dark evergreen trees on the ridges.

landscape: river-valley with rocks in the mountains

1835

Painting of a shattered fallen tree trunk with splintered wood and broken branches on a forest floor.

Fallen Tree

1839/1845

Painting of patchwork fields sloping toward a lake, with blue mountains and a clear sky beyond.

Swiss Landscape

c. 1830

Painting of a steep cliff and two windswept pine trees under a stormy sky, with a distant mountain ridge.

Route du Grimsel

1800

Painting of two large oak trees over a golden wheat field, with a dirt path, grazing sheep, and dramatic clouds.

Landscape with Oaks

1859

Painting of an alpine lake with snowy peaks, a sailboat, rowing boat, trees and rocky shore under a blue sky.

Vue du Lac de Genève

1849

Painting of two wooden alpine chalets with shingled roofs on a green hillside, with layered mountains and a lake beyond.

Chalets at Rigi

1861

Painting of pale sycamore trunks on a sunlit rocky slope, with distant hills and blue sky beyond.

The Sycamores

1854

Painting of a rushing mountain stream over boulders, with a large tree on the left and steep valley slopes under clouds.

Torrent de montagne

Painting of a rushing waterfall over rocks, framed by wind-bent fir trees and a storm-lit mountain peak.

Alppikoski

Painting of a splintered fallen tree trunk with torn bark lying across a dim forest floor with ferns and twigs.

Fallen Tree

1839

Painting of patchwork fields on rolling hills with a blue mountain range and calm lake under a pale sky.

Swiss Landscape

1830

Painting of a misty alpine lake framed by sunlit snowy peaks, a large pine tree, and a small seated figure.

Lake Lucerne (1853)

1853

Painting of a calm lake with a snowy mountain, a large tree on the right shore, and two people in a rowing boat.

The Lake of Thun

1854

Painting of a turbulent river over rocks, dark conifers under a stormy sky, and mountains with snow beyond.

The Sycamores

1848

Painting of four large spreading trees with dark branches in a meadow under a grey sky, by Alexandre Calame, 1850.

Four Large Trees - Alexandre Calame (National Gallery NG6711)

1850

Painting of a mountain lake with pine trees on rocky cliffs and distant snowy peaks under a hazy sky.

Vue du lac des Quatre-Cantons

1851

Lithograph of a misty lake surrounded by rocky cliffs and distant mountains, with a small boat on the water.

Lake of the Four Forest Cantons

n.d.

Lithograph of rough sea waves breaking near a shoreline of pale buildings and a jetty under a cloudy sky, with a small boat.

Pozzuoli

1852

Lithograph of snowy mountain peaks above a valley with a lake, tall trees and rocks in the foreground.

Brunnen

1852

Oil study of a dark leafy tree with reddish trunk against a loosely brushed pale blue sky.

Tree Study

c. 1830-64

Lithograph of a mountain road with a stone tower, wooden fence, and a man carrying timber under cloudy skies.

The Simplon Road, Meillerie, France

mid-1800s

Lithograph of a sunlit ruined vaulted arcade with ivy on the walls and a lone figure in a dark robe walking below.

Ruin of an Amphitheatre at Pouzzoles (Kingdom of Naples), plate 9 from Oeuvres de A. Calame

1851

Etched landscape of a wooded path between large trees, with two seated figures at right and a cloudy sky above.

Alpine Landscape

n.d.

Engraved print of a forest with tall trees arching over a stream and path leading toward a bright sky.

Forest landscape with stream

1850

Tonal print of several owls on rocks and ground in a dark mountain ravine with trees and clouds beyond.

Pöllöjä vuoren rotkossa

1830

Lithograph of a waterfall over rocks with windblown pines and dark storm clouds above a mountain ridge.

Mountain Stream in Storm

Lithograph of storm waves crashing against rocky cliffs under a heavy cloudy sky, with white foam and spray.

Rantakallioita myrskyssä

Pencil landscape of leaning umbrella pines and a small stone building beside shrubs, with a pale open sky.

Landscape

1825-64

Drawing of a woman with a dog on a lakeside path, with trees, misty mountains and a hilltop tower across the water.

Woman with a dog by a mountain lake

early to mid-19th century

Pencil drawing of a Mediterranean coast with palm trees, a hillside village, a calm sea, and a figure on a path.

Mediterranean landscape (recto); Mountains (verso)

1830-64

Pencil drawing of a wooded landscape with several tall trees, dense foliage, and a cloudy sky on tan paper.

Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)

early to mid-19th century

Graphite drawing with white highlights of wind-bent fir trees, rocks, and a distant snowy mountain range.

Fôrets et Montagnes

1830-64

Charcoal drawing of a mountain valley with a windswept pine, rocky boulders, and three goats, with snowy peaks behind.

Three Goats in a Moutainous Landscape

1830-64

Sepia drawing of tall pine trees beside a mountain stream, with light glowing through misty forest depths.

An Ancient Pine Forest with a Mountain Stream

1847

Etching of a forest edge with broadleaf trees, a fallen oak in the foreground, and clouds over a flat meadow.

Landschap met loofbomen en een omgevallen eik

1840

Etching of a mountain landscape with a river, trees, and two small figures walking along a path beneath clouds.

Zwitsers berglandschap met figuren langs een pad aan het water

1840

Etching of a hilly landscape with a large tree on the left, small hunters in the foreground, and a cloudy sky.

Heuvelachtig landschap met jagers en een hert bij een boom

1838

Etching of a mountain valley with a waterfall, tall pine trees and misty peaks in the distance.

Berglandschap met dennenbomen aan een waterval

1820

Sepia lithograph of a landscape with large trees, a stone washing basin and two women with a child beside a stream.

Landschap met wasplaats

1842

Lithograph of a mountain landscape with large trees, rocks, shrubs and a seated figure near distant water under cloudy sky.

Berglandschap met bomen en rotsen

1852

Tonal print of a mountain landscape with gnarled trees, rocks, grazing goats and a distant lake under dramatic clouds.

Berglandschap met meer bij avond

1852

Monochrome print of rough waves beside a coastline with white buildings under a cloudy sky.

Zeegezicht met kustlijn

1852

Print of tall conifers beside rocks and a small stream flowing between boulders in a forest landscape.

Boslandschap met naaldbomen en beek tussen de rotsen

1852

Lithograph of a ruined cloister with vaulted arches, ivy on the walls, and a robed monk walking across a sunlit floor.

Ruïne van een kloostergang met monnik

1852

Lithograph of a ruined building on a rocky hill with trees, figures in the foreground and a glowing horizon.

Landschap met ruïne op de rotsen

1852

Lithograph of a mountain gorge with a rushing stream around boulders, steep cliffs on both sides, and distant peaks.

Berglandschap met kolkende beek in schlucht

1852

Print of a mountain landscape with a rushing stream, trees, and sunlight breaking through clouds over distant mountains.

Berglandschap met bomen, beek en doorbrekende zon

1852

Lithograph of steep rocky cliffs above a river valley, with cattle wading in the water and a herder on horseback.

Zicht op de rotsen bij Randa

1841

Dark lithograph of four owls on rocks and ground in a rocky ravine with trees and a cloudy sky beyond.

Vier uilen in een rotskloof

1852

Lithograph of a mountain lake with boulders in the foreground and snowy peaks rising behind steep cliffs.

Zicht op het meer van Mattmark

1841

Lithograph of a mountain valley with a river and forest leading toward a snow-capped peak under a pale sky.

Zicht op de Monte Rosa bij Vanzone con San Carlo

1841

Etching of the ruined Doric temple at Paestum with columns, figures on a grassy bank, and water beside it.

Gezicht op de tempel van Poseidon in Paestum

1844

Etching of a stone house among trees with mountains and a valley behind it under a cloudy sky.

Berglandschap met een huis in een dal

1845

Etching of a wooded mountain landscape with cows standing in a stream beneath a cloudy sky.

Berglandschap met koeien bij een beek

1838

Etched landscape of a hilly wooded path with tall trees, two seated figures at lower right, and streaked clouds above.

Heuvellandschap met figuren aan een pad

1820

Etching of a mountain valley with tall fir trees, a stream, goats resting on rocks, and snowy peaks behind.

Berglandschap met geiten bij een beek

1820

Etching of a steep snow-capped mountain with pine trees and a rushing stream in the foreground valley.

Zwitsers berglandschap met dennenbomen aan een beek

1840

Engraved mountain landscape with tall fir trees, a still pond in the foreground, and a steep rocky peak under clouds.

Berglandschap met dennenbomen aan het water

1820