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Lake of Brienz

John William Casilear

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a body of water in the foreground. In the background, there are mountains with snow or light covering them, and a church with a pointed steeple is visible towards the left. The sketch uses a loose and delicate technique with gentle, flowing lines to depict the scenery. The color palette is mostly muted browns and beiges. There are some animals and vegetation near the water, and the overall atmosphere is calm and serene.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2730 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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