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Lifestyle, Chalet decoration, Photo framing, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
Cottage decoration Val d’Anniviers
A wind of freedom blows over Val d’Anniviers, in the Valais Alps. The valley is known to offer a breathtaking view of the Imperial Crown. This nature, still preserved and in its raw state, convinced Michel and Alex to acquire a magnificent wooden chalet. For the interior decoration, they opted for an authentic yet contemporary atmosphere, with a wall decoration composed of black and white mountain photos.
Lifestyle, Chalet decoration, Photo framing, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
Luxury chalet decoration Zermatt
Direction the heart of the Alps, at the foot of the mythical Matterhorn. It is at Zermatt, in his chalet with a chic and cosy mountain decor, that Mario welcomes us. On the advice of his interior decorator, the 5 large-format mountain photos that had seduced him during an exhibition, have taken place in the chalet. Guided tour.
Lifestyle, Chalet decoration, Photo framing, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
A print of art in a chalet in Val d’Anniviers
For the decoration of their chalet in the Val d'Anniviers, Estelle and Romain were seduced by a black and white photograph, 80x120 cm, representing the Besso.
At 3,668 m, it is one of the highest summits of the Swiss Alps. Visit the Val d'Anniviers, in the canton of Valais, with this view of the Besso which means "twin", of which the young couple does not get tired. Fascinated by this mountain so bewitching, they wanted to be able to admire it also in their living room.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
Wall decoration of a dining room in Geneva
It was during the Mountain Show in Geneva Palexpo, that Eve and Pierre-Yves discovered my work as a mountain photographer. On this occasion, an exhibition of my photos was organized. Seduced by the viewpoints and the purity of the lines, they came back... one year later.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
print large format of Dents du Midi for an apartment in the Canton of Vaud
Nicolas and his partner wanted to integrate a photo of a mountain landscape into their interior design project when they decided to renovate their living space. Living in the Canton of Vaud, they were looking for a panoramic view of the Dents du Midi, as it can be admired from Vevey or Montreux.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects
Large format panoramic photo of the Imperial Crown from Zinal as a wall decoration in Hong Kong
The choice of the mountain panorama of the Imperial Crown of Zinal was obvious for Sébastien. Expatriate in Hong Kong with his family, this large format mountain photo is for them the anti-nostalgia remedy of the country. A very nice way to keep the link with Switzerland.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects
A print of art from Dents du Midi in Geneva as wall decoration.
Alain discovered my work as a photographer on Instagram. It's a virtual art gallery that's winning over more and more fans of photos depicting mountain landscapes. My playground? The Swiss Alps, the Mont Blanc massif, the glaciers of the Alps... with all the mythical summits that make them up: the Matterhorn, theObergabelhorn, the Eiger, the Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau and so many others... including the Dents du Midi.
History of the Alps
First ascent of the Matterhorn
Matterhorn, July 14, 1865: a tragic first Although it is now one of the most climbed mountains in the Alps every year, the Matterhorn has long resisted attempts to climb it: it was one of the last mountains to be climbed and, along with grandes Jorasses and the Eiger, is considered one of the last three problems of the Alps. The first ascent of the Matterhorn took place on July 14, 1865. Rivalry and stakes Many people wanted to be the first to set foot on the Matterhorn's summit . Two in particular: Englishman Edward Whymper and Italian mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel. After six unsuccessful attempts, Whymper hired ...
History of the Alps
History of the Matterhorn II
Part II - second half of the 19th century International renown earned in blood If the Matterhorn gained notoriety in the first half of the 19th century, it wasn't until the second half that it acquired international renown. Unfortunately, this was largely due to a tragic event: the death of four climbers during the first ascent on July 14, 1865. This event caused a scandal in the European and international press, not least because, although accidents had occurred in mountaineering before, none had been so tragic. In the wake of this fatal first ascent, many ...
History of the Alps
A train in the Matterhorn
Means of transport underwent significant development in the 19th century, as we'll be discussing in a later article. Here, we'll take a look at an "extreme" project that never saw the light of day, that of a train and funicular that was to have taken passengers... to summit of the Matterhorn, no less! In June 1892, engineers Leo Heer-Bétrix and Xaver Imfeld were awarded the concession for a railway line to the Matterhorn. It was in fact a double concession: one line was to link Zermatt to the Gornergrat and another Zermatt to the Matterhorn. The ...
History of the Alps, Portraits of Mountains
History of the Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is undoubtedly one of the best known mountains in the world, if not the best known. Because of its isolation and difficulty of access, it was discovered relatively late, even if it appears on maps of the seventeenth century, such as the General Map of the Swiss Cantons and Bailiwicks, published in 1643 and probably the first to locate the summit. It was not until the 18th century that it began to attract attention and in the 1820s that it became widely known.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
Decoration of an apartment in Zürich - Imperial Crown
Opting for a picture of a mountain in winter as a decorative wall painting is often a meaningful choice. An interior decoration with a print black and white art design is a matter of choice. Benjamin wished to bring the mountainous landscape of the Valais into the decoration of his modern apartment, to find at home a little of this nature that he loves so much.
Discover Thomas Crauwels
Modern romantic artist, Thomas Crauwels has a recognized and distinctive style that has won numerous Swiss and international awards.
Between Beauty, Majesty and Purity : Thomas Crauwels invites us on a grandiose, authentic journey to meet the giants of snow and ice that have moved him. A conduit for emotions, halfway between two worlds: his works elevate us.
Discover the artist
Between Beauty, Majesty and Purity : Thomas Crauwels invites us on a grandiose, authentic journey to meet the giants of snow and ice that have moved him. A conduit for emotions, halfway between two worlds: his works elevate us.
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