A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1845

The image depicts a landscape with a winding path bordered by rocks and shrubs. In the distance, there is a village with houses and a building with a small tower, potentially a church. Mountains rise behind the village, leading to a horizon with a lake extending towards distant hills and mountains. The painting has delicate yet detailed brushstrokes, using warm colors like earthy browns, lush greens, and shades of blue and purple.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
1845
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper, mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
63.8 × 96.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a landscape with a winding path bordered by rocks and shrubs. In the distance, there is a village with houses and a building with a small tower, potentially a church. Mountains rise behind the village, leading to a horizon with a lake extending towards distant hills and mountains. The painting has delicate yet detailed brushstrokes, using warm colors like earthy browns, lush greens, and shades of blue and purple.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850