Lake Como, May 1, 1869 (recto, from sketchbook)

The work is executed in graphite and white gouache on blue paper, a technique that emphasizes delicate tonal contrast and precise line work to render the lake's surface and surrounding terrain. The support, blue paper, contributes to a luminous background that enhances the atmospheric quality of the scene. Formal elements include a balanced composition where the lake stretches horizontally across the picture plane, punctuated by a modest house and distant mountains that anchor the perspective.

The handling of light suggests early morning ambience, while the stylistic approach aligns with 19th‑century American landscape traditions, favoring naturalistic detail and subtle tonal modulation.

Lake Como, May 1, 1869 (recto, from sketchbook) was created by Jervis McEntee in 1869, executed in graphite and white gouache on blue paper. The work is part of a sketchbook, indicating it was produced as a field study rather than a standalone commission. The drawing is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, classified within The American Wing.

The sources do not record any intermediate owners, dealers, or donors between the artist and the museum, nor do they document a specific commission history or acquisition date.

The work Lake Como, May 1, 1869 (recto, from sketchbook) by Jervis McEntee is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is classified within the museum's American Wing. The piece was created in 1869 and depicts a landscape featuring a house, lake, and mountains rendered in graphite and white gouache on blue paper. No specific exhibition history or accession number is provided in the available sources.

Jervis McEntee’s sketch titled Lake Como, May 1, 1869 records a brief study made during his Italian travels. Executed on blue paper with graphite and touches of white gouache, the drawing captures a tranquil lakeside scene composed of a modest house, a small boat at a dock, and distant mountains under a clear sky.