Le Depart pour la Montagne – Classic Swiss Alpine Scene, Antique Engraving

Swiss Pastoral Scene – Cowherd departs to the Alps

Leaving for the Mountains

 Classic poignant Swiss scene in which the cow herd (Senn, Armaillis) takes leave of his family for the summer to head up to the mountain pastures.

 19th Century – Beautifully handcolored lithograph

 “Le Depart pour la montagne”
“Die Fahrt auf die Alp”

Image size: Around 8.5 X 6 inches
Sheet size: 11 X 8.5 inches