Mountain Lakeside
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mountain Lakeside is a 1840 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet lakeside scene with dense trees framing the water. The trees are dark and full, their branches heavy with leaves. In the distance, a mountain rises, its slopes covered in more trees and patches of snow. A small figure stands near the water’s edge, looking out. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and water look textured. The print is monochrome, relying on shading to show light and shadow. Next, look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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