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

Francis Towne

1781

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Cityscape

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a lake in the distance. In the foreground, trees and buildings are scattered, while the background features a tranquil lake with a distant tower. A notable detail is the use of pen, black ink over graphite on laid paper, which creates a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.