The Lake of Lucerne, Mont Pilatus in the Distance
1857
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1857
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is called The Lake of Lucerne, Mont Pilatus in the Distance. It was made by John William Inchbold in 1857. The artist chose a landscape as the subject, which is a common theme in oil paintings. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this work, suggesting it has some historical or artistic significance. To learn more about similar works, look up the technique of glazing.