Who painted A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance?

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance was painted by Francis Towne in 1781.

Where can I see A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance?

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance?

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance?

Museum-quality prints of A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance

Francis Towne , 1781

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Francis Towne. It dates from 1781 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center verso in pen and brown ink: No. 7 / Vevey Sept. 20 1781 / Francis Towne; center verso in pen and brown ink: La tour de pil; lower left verso in pen and brown ink: All the tops of the Buildings darker than the Lake (repeated below by later hand in graphite); by later hand, center right verso in graphite: 87 BP; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 8 4554 / 7482

About this work

Overview

A View of Vevey with La Tour de Peilz in the Distance is a drawing created by Francis Towne in 1781 using pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene Swiss lakeside town, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of the landscape with trees, buildings, and a distant lake.

Technique & Style

Towne's use of pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture, reflecting his detailed on-site landscape studies.

History & Provenance

Towne, a British landscape watercolourist, produced views of various locations, and his work gained greater recognition in the 20th century after a period of relative obscurity.