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Lake with Figures and Boat
$1,903.54
£1,400
€1,634.36
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CHF 1,535.07
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NOK 19,271.87
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This serene landscape, attributed to the circle of Alexander Nasmyth, presents a tranquil lakeside scene framed by majestic mountains rising on either side. In the foreground, three men gather beside a small boat drawn up on the shore, their presence lending a quiet human narrative to the grandeur of the natural setting. The calm waters of the lake mirror the soft light of the sky, while delicate tonal transitions and fine brushwork evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere characteristic of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Scottish landscape painting.
Executed in the manner of Nasmyth and his followers, the composition reflects the artist’s sensitivity to the harmony between nature and human activity, blending topographical precision with poetic idealism.
Alexander Nasmyth (1758–1840) was a pioneering Scottish painter often regarded as the father of Scottish landscape art. Trained in Edinburgh and in Italy, Nasmyth developed a style that combined the classical compositional balance of the Continental tradition with the natural light and topography of the Scottish Highlands. He was also a noted portraitist—best known for his celebrated image of the poet Robert Burns—and an influential teacher whose pupils included many leading artists of the next generation. Works produced by his circle and studio continued his legacy of lyrical, atmospheric landscapes that united artistic refinement with a deep appreciation of Scotland’s natural beauty.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)
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- Circle Of:(Circle of) Alexander Nasmyth (1758 - 1840, Scottish)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B721stDibs: LU2841217155082
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