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Lake George and the Village of Caldwell

Thomas Chambers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting of Lake George and the village of Caldwell. The painting features a lake with sailboats. The lake's shoreline has trees and a road runs along the left side. On the left side of the painting, there are several buildings, including a church with a tall steeple. The buildings are situated on the shore of the lake, with a hill behind them. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The foreground of the painting shows a dirt road or path leading down to the lake, with trees and rocks scattered about. The overall scene is serene and picturesque, with a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850s
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 438 px
Museum record:
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