Swiss Painting

A luminous antique 1930 Swiss Alpine oil painting on canvas by artist Édouard Frei (1881–1939). The scenic composition depicts Lake Lauerz (Lauerzersee) and the iconic Mythen mountain peaks in Canton Schwyz. Furthermore, it comes mounted in a stepped giltwood gallery frame.

• Iconic Swiss Mountain Subject: The landscape captures Lake Lauerz with a wooden rowing boat resting on the pebbled shore. In addition, the dramatic twin peaks of the Mythen rise proudly under sunlit cumulus clouds.
• Post-Impressionist Alpine Technique: Frei executed the piece with rich impasto textures and natural light effects. Moreover, turquoise water reflections and vibrant green pastures bring depth to the entire scene.
• Signed by Swiss Artist & Dated (1930): The painting is legibly hand-signed and dated “E. FREI 1930” in the lower right corner. This inscription provides clear dating to the interwar era of Swiss regional landscape art.
• Commanding Statement Scale: The framed canvas measures 80 x 104 cm (approx. 31.5″ x 40.9″ inches / 2’7″ x 3’5″ feet). Therefore, it creates an impressive visual centerpiece over a mantle, console, or sofa.
• Authentic Period Framing: The oil painting rests in its molded gilt frame featuring embossed spiral ribbon borders. Both the canvas and frame retain a rich, authentic vintage luster.
• Prestigious Canton Schwyz Heritage: This signed painting documents one of Central Switzerland’s most celebrated vistas. Thus, it appeals strongly to collectors of authentic Swiss landscapes and Alpine fine art.