{"title":"Johann Jakob Meyer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gezicht-op-de-san-bernardinopas-johann-jakob-meyer","title":"Gezicht op de San Bernardinopas - Johann Jakob Meyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 19th-century etching and aquatint by Johann Jakob Meyer, capturing the rugged beauty of the San Bernardino Pass in the Swiss Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and aquatint by Johann Jakob Meyer depicts the San Bernardino Pass, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. Meyer, a Swiss artist known for his topographical documentation of alpine regions, captures the rugged character of the terrain with precision. The composition features a central building situated near a reflective body of water, with the imposing, snow-dusted peaks of the Alps rising in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs a monochromatic palette to convey the atmospheric conditions of the high altitude. The use of aquatint allows for subtle gradations of tone, particularly in the rendering of the mountain slopes and the soft clouds drifting above the summits. In the foreground, small figures are visible, providing a sense of scale against the vastness of the mountain environment. The work reflects the nineteenth-century interest in documenting the geography of the Swiss cantons, a period when travel through the Alps became increasingly popular for scientific and aesthetic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the skill required to balance fine line work with the tonal washes characteristic of aquatint. The architecture of the pass building is rendered with clarity, contrasting with the more fluid, organic forms of the surrounding rock and water. This piece serves as a record of the alpine route before the advent of modern infrastructure, preserving the appearance of the pass as it appeared to travellers during the early nineteenth century. The print is a characteristic example of the topographical art produced in Switzerland during this era, intended for collectors and those interested in the geography of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-yuri-fyodorovich-samarin-vasily-tropinin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Yuri Fyodorovich Samarin - Vasily Tropinin — Vasily Andreevich Tropinin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ma-femme-ne-mattend-pas-henry-bonaventure-monnier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMa femme ne m'attend pas - Henry Bonaventure Monnier — Henry Bonaventure Monnier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Jakob Meyer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761702736207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761704309071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761704341839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761704374607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761704407375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761704440143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761704472911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761704505679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761704538447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761704571215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761704603983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761704636751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-de-San-Bernardinopas_Poster_CompositorV1_1789293287724.jpg?v=1789294108"},{"product_id":"gezicht-op-san-bernardino-johann-jakob-meyer","title":"Gezicht op San Bernardino - Johann Jakob Meyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical etching and aquatint by Johann Jakob Meyer, capturing the village of San Bernardino in the Swiss Alps during the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print depicts the village of San Bernardino, situated within the Swiss Alps. Johann Jakob Meyer, a Swiss artist known for his topographical documentation, captures the settlement from a southern perspective. The composition focuses on the interaction between the small village and the imposing mountain range that dominates the background. A horse-drawn carriage traverses the foreground, providing a sense of scale and movement against the stillness of the alpine environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique employed is a combination of etching and aquatint, which allows for a wide range of tonal values. The artist uses these variations in light and shadow to define the rugged textures of the mountain slopes and the soft, atmospheric quality of the sky. The village itself is rendered with precision, showing the architectural forms of the buildings and the church tower that serves as a visual anchor. The bridge crossing the stream acts as a transition between the foreground path and the village centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer was active during a period when European interest in alpine travel and the documentation of remote regions grew significantly. His work often appeared in travelogues and collections intended for those interested in the geography and culture of Switzerland. This print reflects the conventions of early nineteenth-century topographical art, where the aim was to provide a clear, accurate representation of a specific location while maintaining a sense of the grandeur inherent in the mountain environment. The inclusion of the carriage and figures adds a narrative element, suggesting the accessibility of the route through the San Bernardino Pass. The work remains a record of the village before the significant changes brought by modern infrastructure and tourism, capturing a moment of quiet isolation in the high mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-yuri-fyodorovich-samarin-vasily-tropinin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Yuri Fyodorovich Samarin - Vasily Tropinin — Vasily Andreevich Tropinin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ma-femme-ne-mattend-pas-henry-bonaventure-monnier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMa femme ne m'attend pas - Henry Bonaventure Monnier — Henry Bonaventure Monnier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Jakob Meyer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761786917199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761812902223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761812934991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761812967759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761813000527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761813033295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761813066063,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761813098831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761813131599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761813164367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761813197135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761813229903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezicht-op-San-Bernardino_Poster_CompositorV1_1789294795998.jpg?v=1789295078"},{"product_id":"die-oberste-passhohe-des-st-bernhardin-johann-jakob-meyer","title":"Die oberste Passhöhe des St. Bernhardin - Johann Jakob Meyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century etching and aquatint depicting the San Bernardino Pass in the Swiss Alps, capturing the rugged beauty of the mountain terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print depicts the San Bernardino Pass, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. The work captures the rugged terrain and the dramatic scale of the peaks, reflecting the European fascination with alpine geography during the early nineteenth century. The composition features a central structure situated near a calm body of water, which provides a sense of human scale against the imposing mountain range. The artist employs aquatint to create subtle tonal gradations, effectively conveying the atmospheric conditions and the texture of the rocky slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohann Jakob Meyer was a Swiss artist known for his topographical views, often documenting the dramatic scenery of his home country. His work aligns with the broader interest in travel and exploration that defined the period. The print includes bilingual titling in German and French, which was common for works intended for an international audience of travellers and collectors. The inclusion of small figures in the foreground provides a narrative element, suggesting the arduous nature of alpine travel during this era. The print is executed with precision, focusing on the geological features and the architectural details of the mountain hospice or waystation. This piece offers a clear view of the pass, documenting the environment before the advent of modern infrastructure. It remains a valuable record of the Swiss Alps as they appeared to early explorers and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/man-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Jakob Meyer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785859731791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785876312399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785876345167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785876377935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785876410703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785876443471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785876476239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785876509007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785876541775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785876574543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785876607311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785876640079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Die-oberste-Passh-he-des-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1789436222510.jpg?v=1789437356"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/johann-jakob-meyer.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}