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A View in the Italian Lakes, by George Edwards Hering, oil, 1852

A View in the Italian Lakes

George Edwards Hering

1852

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A View in the Italian Lakes is a 1852 oil by George Edwards Hering, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
George Edwards Hering
When & what style?
1852
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene lake scene with a small town on the right side. The town has a tall white church with a cross on top and a few buildings next to it. On the left side, there's a statue on a stone platform sticking out into the lake. In the foreground, a small boat with people in it is floating on the calm water. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it, with gentle colors that evoke a sense of peace. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful painting, you might want to look up George Edwards Hering.

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