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Lake and hills, by Richard Wilson, oil, 1757

Lake and hills

Richard Wilson

1757

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Lake and hills is a 1757 oil by Richard Wilson, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Richard Wilson
When & what style?
1757
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake and hills. The scene is rendered in oil paint, with the artist's use of color and light creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. In the foreground, the lake's calm waters reflect the surrounding hills, while the sky above is a soft, serene blue. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Richard Wilson.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Wilson
Artist

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.

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