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Lake George, Free Study

John Frederick Kensett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a large body of water with a teal blue color. A small boat with people is on the water to the right. There are land masses on both sides. The left side has a few trees. The right side has a large area of trees and green vegetation. In the background, there are mountains. The sky above is light blue and fades to a light pinkish beige towards the mountains. The title of the painting is "Lake George, Free Study" by John Frederick Kensett.

Artwork details

Date:
1872
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 414 px
Museum record:
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