Lake George
1860
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1860
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Lake George is a 1860 graphite by Richard William Hubbard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people standing on a rocky hillside. One holds a long stick, the other sits nearby. Trees frame the scene on both sides, and a lake stretches out behind them, fading into a soft sky. The artist used only graphite and white chalk on green paper, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. The dark trees contrast with the pale lake, making the figures stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro—this technique uses strong light and shadow for drama.
