Memories of Sallanches (1856)

Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
Size
Finishing (pick one!)

More about this artwork

Titled "Memories of Sallanches," this sublime painting by Alexandre Calame envelops the viewer in the breathtaking majesty of the natural world. Created in 1856, the artwork portrays a serene and meticulously detailed landscape that is both peaceful and invigorating.In the foreground, rugged, moss-draped boulders and a serene brook guide the eye towards the middle ground, dominated by lush, dense trees basked in sunlight and shadow. Beyond, the composition opens up to reveal the grandeur of distant mountains, their rugged forms layered in atmospheric perspective, fading into a soft, ethereal horizon. The skies above are dynamic, scattered with gentle clouds reflecting the quiet drama below.Calame's expert manipulation of light and texture emphasizes the raw beauty and power of the landscape around Sallanches, a commune located in the picturesque Rhône-Alpes region of France. His use of rich, earthy tones and vibrant contrasts enhances the sense of depth and vastness."Memories of Sallanches" is not merely a visual representation but an evocative journey into the wild, capturing the unspoken and overwhelming emotions that grand natural vistas can invoke within us.

Delivery

We create reproductions on demand, with a production time of 5 to 7 business days.

Our courier service ensures delivery within an additional two business days.

If you need a faster turnaround, please contact us. We can often expedite the process to meet your needs.

You can also pick up your paintings at our galleries in Kaunas or Vilnius.

Returns

Yes, reproductions can be returned.

If you have any concerns more than 30 days after purchase, please contact us. We will either provide a refund or offer a replacement!

Please note that we accept a maximum of two returns per customer. Since reproductions are made to order, we encourage you to choose responsibly.

Shipping expenses are non-refundable.

Alexandre Calame (28 May 1810 – 19 March 1864) was a Swiss landscape painter, associated with the Düsseldorf School.