Imperial Crown
Ice fortress
About the work
The photograph illustrates just how changeable the weather can be in the Alps. See how the valley of Zermatt is shrouded in mist when the sky is clear at val d’Anniviers. I try to understand these meteorological phenomena in order to anticipate them better. So as to be there at the right moment to immortalize the splendor of the high summits. But chance is never far away. That's when you have to believe in your luck. You have to try and not give up. Until, one day, nature reveals the purity of its soul and its incredible beauty.
Because every mountain is unique. On the left of the photograph, the dense and imposing Monte Rosa massif rises up. A glacial fortress of enormous proportions. On the right, a multitude of glacier-clad rock pyramids. All different, they defy the sky with their sharp peaks. Two different landscapes, two faces of the high mountains for a timeless work of art.
I've waited many years for this moment to arrive. The mountains freshly plastered with snow just after the storm. Exceptionally white. Their north face illuminated on a summer's morning. A sea of clouds covering the valley of Zermatt to pay tribute to their overwhelming beauty. This high-resolution work is ideal for print in very large format. It offers a breathtaking spectacle that will captivate mountaineers and nature lovers alike.
print art
Limited Edition
Certificate and Signature
suggestions from Thomas Crauwels
If you enjoyed Fortress of Ice, we invite you to discover these works :