Lake Albano
1796
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1796
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Lake Albano is a 1796 oil by Richard Wilson, a british_romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a lake in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The sky above is a soft, pale blue. In the distance, the horizon stretches out, meeting the sky at a gentle curve. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
