Queen of the Alps
The translation of ‘Edelweiss’ is “noble and white”. Long seen as a symbol of dedication, young men used to search high in the Alps for the blooms to present to their loved ones. This led to several deaths through falls. Sadly, so many flowers were successfully picked that the plants became endangered and in 1878 they became a protected species across a large part of the Alps. The flower is also in danger of reduced habitat due to warming - If temperatures rise by a mere 2 degrees Celsius, trees and plants are estimated to move 300 to 400 metres higher – however for alpine plants this is not possible.
Original oil painting on canvas 20.00 x 15.75”. Hand-signed and varnished.
The translation of ‘Edelweiss’ is “noble and white”. Long seen as a symbol of dedication, young men used to search high in the Alps for the blooms to present to their loved ones. This led to several deaths through falls. Sadly, so many flowers were successfully picked that the plants became endangered and in 1878 they became a protected species across a large part of the Alps. The flower is also in danger of reduced habitat due to warming - If temperatures rise by a mere 2 degrees Celsius, trees and plants are estimated to move 300 to 400 metres higher – however for alpine plants this is not possible.
Original oil painting on canvas 20.00 x 15.75”. Hand-signed and varnished.
The translation of ‘Edelweiss’ is “noble and white”. Long seen as a symbol of dedication, young men used to search high in the Alps for the blooms to present to their loved ones. This led to several deaths through falls. Sadly, so many flowers were successfully picked that the plants became endangered and in 1878 they became a protected species across a large part of the Alps. The flower is also in danger of reduced habitat due to warming - If temperatures rise by a mere 2 degrees Celsius, trees and plants are estimated to move 300 to 400 metres higher – however for alpine plants this is not possible.
Original oil painting on canvas 20.00 x 15.75”. Hand-signed and varnished.