Lago Maggiore from Stresa
1897
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Alfred East
Alfred East (1844–1913) was an artist, born in Kettering.
See the richer artist page1897
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Lago Maggiore from Stresa is a 1897 watercolor by Alfred East, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet lakeside scene. A few people stand or sit near the water’s edge, dressed in light, simple clothes. The lake stretches out in front of them, with hills rising in the background. The colors are soft—pale blues, greens, and yellows—blended loosely, like a quick, light touch of paint. The artist left some spots blank, letting the paper show through, which gives it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The people are small and simple, almost like afterthoughts in a big, open space. Want to see more by the artist who made this? Check out Sir Alfred East.
The watercolour titled *Lago Maggiore from Stresa* by Sir Alfred East, dated 1897, depicts Isola Bella in the foreground, with Isola dei Pescatori and Baveno visible in the background. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
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Alfred East (1844–1913) was an artist, born in Kettering.
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