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Lake George

John William Casilear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene lake scene. A tree-lined shoreline occupies the left side, with a large tree standing prominently on a grassy slope. Several rocks are visible on the shoreline. The lake's surface reflects the surrounding landscape, with a few sailboats in the distance. Mountains rise in the background, with one prominent peak in the center. The sky above appears hazy and light-colored. The lake's shoreline on the right side of the painting features a mountain covered in greenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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