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A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore

Salomon Corrodi

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a winding path bordered by rocks and shrubs. In the distance, there is a village with houses and a building with a small tower, potentially a church. Mountains rise behind the village, leading to a horizon with a lake extending towards distant hills and mountains. The painting has delicate yet detailed brushstrokes, using warm colors like earthy browns, lush greens, and shades of blue and purple.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper, mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7600 × 5026 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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