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In the quiet contemplation of a lost world, echoes of absence linger in our hearts, urging us to remember what has slipped away. Focus first on the horizon, where the soft, muted colors blend seamlessly, suggesting a fleeting moment caught between night and dawn. The gentle strokes create a sense of time suspended, inviting the viewer to linger in its delicate embrace. Notice how the textured surface draws you in, each layer pulsating with memory—an amalgamation of feelings that speak of both beauty and sorrow. Amidst the tranquility, hidden tensions arise.
The blending of hues reflects not just the landscape but the complexity of loss itself—an exploration of what once was, revealing an undercurrent of longing and nostalgia. The interplay of light and shadow hints at the duality of existence; where joy once flourished, now only whispers of its presence remain. These contrasts compel us to confront our own experiences of absence, allowing each viewer to intertwine their narrative with the artwork's silent story. This piece was created by Jakob Samuel Weibel during a time when the art world was shifting, influenced by various movements and personal explorations of identity.
Living in the early 20th century, Weibel grappled with the impacts of modernity and the changing dynamics of landscape representation, channeling his reflections into works that resonate deeply with themes of memory and loss. His brush captures a moment in time, inviting us to engage with the remnants of what is no longer there.
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Vue dessiné depuis le Village de Sigriswil, audessus du Lac de Thoune
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Vûe du Chateau d’Oberhofen au Lac de Thoune
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Vue genérale du Lac de Geneve
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Vue des environs de Montreux et de Clarens
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Vue du nouveau Châlet de Vernand
Jakob Samuel Weibel

Vûe des Glacieres de Grindelwald
Jakob Samuel Weibel

Maison de paysan près Wichtrach
Jakob Samuel Weibel

Ansicht von Sigriswil mit Niesen und Thunersee
Jakob Samuel Weibel

Ansicht Berns und der Aare vom Gurten aus
Jakob Samuel Weibel

Lausanne Ville capitale du Canton de Vaud
Jakob Samuel Weibel





