La Balme-de-Thuy c1864 Waterfall and Cave Antique Lithograph Thones France

Description

La Balme-de-Thuy waterfall and cave near Thônes depicted in an antique lithograph dating from circa 1864.

This picturesque view of Haute-Savoie France combines steep rocky cliffs with a waterfall and rural buildings in the foreground. The valley opens into the distance beneath a sky filled with billowing clouds.

The composition contrasts the imposing rock formations with the smaller buildings below. Carefully rendered details bring texture to the cliffs and rooftops while subtle variations in tone create depth throughout the scene.

The print combines dramatic Alpine scenery with a glimpse of rural life. Its subject and composition make it an appealing piece for collectors interested in French regional views waterfalls caves and nineteenth-century mountain landscapes.

Details:
• Technique: lithograph.
• Date: circa 1864.
• Subject: waterfall and cave at La Balme-de-Thuy near Thônes.
• Region: Haute-Savoie France.
• Full sheet: 47.8 × 32 cm.
• Printed image: 31.2 × 22.6 cm.