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Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne, Switzerland, by W. Mackinnon, watercolor, 1798
Lausanne, Switzerland, by W. Mackinnon, watercolor, 1798

Lausanne, Switzerland is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist W. Mackinnon. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour painting by W.

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A watercolour painting by W. Mackinnon from 1798 shows a view of Lausanne. The work is signed and dated by the artist.

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Artist

W. Mackinnon

Scottish artist W. Mackinnon painted views of 18th-century Europe in watercolour. In 1798 he captured Lausanne’s steep streets and lake shimmer in a single sheet of paper. Look for the soft blues of the Rhône and the…

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Who painted Lausanne, Switzerland?

Lausanne, Switzerland was painted by W. Mackinnon in 1798.

Where can I see Lausanne, Switzerland?

Lausanne, Switzerland is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Lausanne, Switzerland?

Lausanne, Switzerland is associated with British Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Lausanne, Switzerland?

Museum-quality prints of Lausanne, Switzerland are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.