F. Devis, Lower Grindelwald Glacier, Switzerland, 1850s, Watercolour

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An original 1850s watercolour painting, F. Devis, Lower Grindelwald Glacier, Switzerland.A loosely painted watercolour capturing the dramatic glacial landscape of … Read more An original 1850s watercolour painting, F. Devis, Lower Grindelwald Glacier, Switzerland.A loosely painted watercolour capturing the dramatic glacial landscape of the Swiss Alps in the mid-19th century. The painting is a notable record the volume of ice present at Lower Grindelwald Glacier around the 1850s, which has now significantly reduced—stark evidence of the devastating effects of climate change.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Height: 22cm (8.7″) Width: 28.1cm (11.1″) Condition: Some age toning as shown, with more visible marks on the verso of the paper. There is a soft crease running across the paper above centre. There is a short repaired tear to the lower left edge and a tiny wormhole at the centre-left edge. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less