Artwork
Lady of the Lake
Lady of the Lake is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Horace Pippin. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
Lady of the Lake (1936) by Horace Pippin is executed in oil paint on canvas and measures 52.1 cm in height by 91.4 cm in width. The composition depicts a nude figure set against a mountainous landscape, classified within the landscape genre. Specific condition reports and details of the handling are not provided in the available sources.
History & Provenance
No accession number or documented exhibition history is provided in the available sources.
Horace Pippin created the oil-on-canvas painting Lady of the Lake in 1936. The work, which depicts a nude figure within a mountainous landscape, measures 52.1 by 91.4 cm. While the specific commissioning details and original owner are not recorded, the painting is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it is catalogued as a landscape. No accession number or documented exhibition history is provided in the available sources.
Overview
Horace Pippin's 1936 oil painting, Lady of the Lake, presents a serene landscape featuring a nude figure. This work, rendered in oil paint, is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It combines natural elements with a human presence, inviting contemplation of the scene, reflecting Pippin's distinctive approach to landscape and figural representation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a nude woman seated on a striped white blanket, her back to the viewer, as she gazes towards a distant, gray mountain. A tranquil lake lies before her, framed by lush trees and bushes. Red flowers dot the foreground, and a small building is visible on the left. The figure's posture and the surrounding elements contribute to a contemplative and peaceful mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Horace Pippin was an American painter who painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits, and biblical subjects.
