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Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi), by Albert Christoph Dies, ink, 1792

Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi)

Albert Christoph Dies

1792

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi) is a 1792 ink by Albert Christoph Dies, a Romanticism work, depicting Lake, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Albert Christoph Dies
When & what style?
1792 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene lake scene. The artist used simple lines to create depth. I'm not sure what inspired this work, but it's interesting that the artist, Albert Christoph Dies, was active in the 18th century and this is one of his works from that time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Albert Christoph Dies
Artist

Albert Christoph Dies

Albert Christoph Dies (1755 – 28 December 1822) was a German painter, engraver, and biographer most noted for his biography of Joseph Haydn, although it is now considered sentimental and not entirely accurate.

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