Mountain and Lake (Lake George)

John Frederick Kensett

Created:

Movement:

1857

Tonalism

key Notes:

Serene Landscape, Reflective Water

Dimensions:

30 x 50 1/4 in. (76.2 x 127.6 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Mountain and Lake (Lake George)" is a significant work by John Frederick Kensett, created in 1869, which exemplifies the artist's mastery of the luminist style, characterized by its emphasis on light and atmosphere. The painting reflects Kensett's deep engagement with the American landscape, particularly the serene beauty of Lake George in New York, and it played a crucial role in the promotion of the Hudson River School's ideals of nature's sublime qualities.

Description of the work:

"Mountain and Lake (Lake George)" by John Frederick Kensett exemplifies the artist's mastery of the American landscape genre, characterized by a serene composition that captures the reflective surface of the lake juxtaposed against the rugged mountains. The painting employs a harmonious palette of blues and greens, with meticulous attention to light and shadow, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites contemplation of nature's beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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