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Lake of Orta

J. Carroll Beckwith

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a lake with buildings and mountains in the background. A large body of water fills the left side. A shoreline with trees and white buildings is on the right side. Across the lake, there are more buildings, including a tall tower on the left. Dark mountains rise behind, meeting a cloudy sky. The artist's name is written in the bottom right corner.

Artwork details

Date:
1910 or 1911
Medium:
Oil on wood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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