Lake of the four Cantons
1852
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Lake of the four Cantons is a 1852 oil by Alexandre Calame, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a serene lake surrounded by mountains. It's a detailed landscape with trees and hills. The artist's focus on nature is interesting because he traveled to many places to study it. He was especially drawn to the Alps and Swiss mountains. This experience likely influenced his work, giving it a sense of realism. You can learn more about similar landscapes by looking at the work of artist: Calame, Alexandre.
Alexandre Calame’s *Lake of the Four Cantons* depicts a serene lake nestled in the mid-ground, flanked by snow-dusted mountain peaks beneath a cloudy sky, while a solitary male figure sits atop a rocky outcrop in the foreground amid tall trees. Executed in the studio from sketches made during Alpine travels, the work exemplifies Calame’s focus on mountainous landscapes and idyllic lake scenes. The painting was part of the collection of Rev. Chauncey Hare Townshend, recorded in a 1868 inventory of his London residence.
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Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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