1934 Print Haut Cry Sion Switzerland Swiss Valley Sitten Sedunum Valais XGT7

This is an original 1934 halftone print of Haut de Cry which is a mountain near Sion, Switzerland. The mountain is pictured in the background and is located in the Bernese Alps in the Valais region of Switzerland. It is 2,969 meters high and overlooks the Rhone valley. It is considered an excellent place to hike.

CONDITION

This 77+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8.25 inches; 14 x 21 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained this exclusive collection of rare halftone prints from a journey taken by Philip Gibbs, who traveled through Switzerland, France, Hungary, Austria, Italy and the Saar during the spring and summer months of 1934. The illustrations were crafted by E. Lander, who portrayed scenes in Moret, Vezelay, Paris, Sens, Stuttgart, Avallon and others. Additional illustrations included that of a labor camp in Munich, cityscapes, churches and cathedrals, as well as scenes of the rise of the malicious German military prior to the onset of World War II.

This piece was illustrated by Lander, E. . Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Chateau, Medieval, Rhone

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