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The Lake of Nemi, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1792

The Lake of Nemi

Jacob Philipp Hackert

1792

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

The Lake of Nemi is a 1792 oil by Jacob Philipp Hackert, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Jacob Philipp Hackert
When & what style?
1792 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a large lake in the center, surrounded by rolling hills and trees. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the lake's edge, with some standing and others sitting. The sky above is a soft blue with white clouds. The scene is peaceful, with no signs of activity or movement. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the natural beauty of the landscape, from the greens of the trees to the blues of the lake and sky. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful landscape, you might want to look up Jacob Philipp Hackert.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacob Philipp Hackert
Artist

Jacob Philipp Hackert

Jacob Philipp Hackert (15 September 1737 – 28 April 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.

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