Lot Essay
This narrow gorge was the most serious obstacle on the approach to the Splügen and San Bernardino mountain passes. It inspired many artists in search of the sublime including J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
The Via Mala, Switzerland
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Harry John Johnson, R.I. (Birmingham 1826-1884 London)
The Via Mala, Switzerland
inscribed and dated 'VIA MALA - 1854' and with studio stamp (lower right)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, on buff paper
19½ x 11¾ in. (49.5 x 29.9 cm.)
The Via Mala, Switzerland
inscribed and dated 'VIA MALA - 1854' and with studio stamp (lower right)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, on buff paper
19½ x 11¾ in. (49.5 x 29.9 cm.)