<description>Alexandre Calame’s painting is firmly rooted in the romantic tradition. Find out more about his painting of the Eiger and why this artist from western Switzerland traveled to the Bernese Oberland.</description>

During his lifetime Alexandre Calame was a celebrated artist all over Europe.

Alexandre Calame’s painting is firmly rooted in the romantic tradition. Find out more about his painting of the Eiger and why this artist from western Switzerland traveled to the Bernese Oberland.

Museum of Fine Arts Bern

Alexandre Calame (1810 – 1864), The Grand Eiger, 1844

Alexandre Calame (1810 – 1864), The Grand Eiger, 1844

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