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Isola Bella in Lago Maggiore

Sanford Robinson Gifford

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene lake scene at sunset. A large mountain with patches of snow on the left side slopes down to the water's edge. The lake's surface reflects the orange and yellow hues of the sky. In the foreground, a small boat with a covered top is centered, with a person standing in the water near it. On the right side, a small island with trees and buildings is visible. The background features a mountain range with a town or village along the lake's edge. The sky transitions from orange at the horizon to light orange and yellow towards the top, with a few clouds.

Artwork details

Date:
1871
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 337 px
Museum record:
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