DescriptionReturning from an extended sojourn in the Swiss Alps, Turner solicited patrons for large watercolors to be based on sketches from the trip. This view was commissioned as part of the scheme by Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of Novar (1797-1864) in 1843, and was later owned by John Ruskin (1819-1900). Its accomplished rendering of light and atmospheric effects is characteristic of Turner's finest work.

ProvenanceHugh Andrew Johnson of Novar (British, died 1865), not in list compiled at his death, 1865; John Ruskin (British, London 1819 - 1900 Brantwood, Cumbria)(in 1878- ?); William Humble 1st Earl of Dudley (died 1885); William Humble, II Earl of Dudley (succeeded in 1885) (British); T. S. Kennedy (British, died 1895); Christie's, London sale 1895, May 15, no.95; Thomas Agnew & Sons, Ltd., London; Sir Donald Currie and Currie Family (British), 1899-1959; Major F. D. Mirrielees (British), grandson of Sir Donald Currie; Thomas Agnew & Sons, Ltd., London; Christie's, London , sale March 20, 1959, no.56, ill.