Jules Guédy (1833–1909) – View Of Lake Zurich And The City, Oil On Canvas – 19th Century

Jules Guédy (1833–1909) – View of Lake Zurich and the City, oil on canvas – 19th century. This superb oil on canvas, signed lower left J. Guédy, depicts a lively view of Lake Zurich, with its sailboats, wooden docks, a steamer with a characteristic red funnel from the late 19th century, and a very precise rendering of the city, dominated by its church steeples and framed by snow-capped mountains. This exquisitely detailed work is typical of the art of Jules Guédy (1833–1909), a landscape painter originally from Isère, who settled in Grenoble, and is known for his alpine scenes, lakeside landscapes, and highly detailed cityscapes. Guédy traveled extensively in Switzerland, where he painted several views of Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux, and Zurich, always with the topographical precision and sense of atmospheric detail that characterize his work. The composition is superb: – a lively foreground of fishermen's huts and boats; – a middle ground traversed by boats and the activity of the harbor; – a majestic background of bluish mountains and snow-capped peaks, bathed in soft morning light. A work that is at once decorative, refined, and highly representative of the 19th-century taste for grand Alpine lakescapes. Dimensions: To be completed (canvas and frame). Condition: Very good overall condition, fresh colors. Period giltwood frame, with wear and minor repairs. Artist: Jules Guédy (1833–1909) French painter active in Grenoble. Known for his Alpine landscapes, lake views, river ports, and mountain scenes. Present in numerous regional private collections and frequently exhibited in the Dauphiné region during the 19th century. Commentary: A rare painting of good size and an excellent representation of Guédy's work during his stays in Switzerland. Perfect for collectors of alpine landscapes, lovers of Dauphiné art or decorators looking for a luminous and authentic work.