Alpine Lake
John William Casilear
American, 1811–1893

Details
Title
Alpine Lake
Artist/Maker
John William Casilear (American, 1811–1893)
Date
1860
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
18 3/4 x 29 7/8 inches
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Smith Hopkins in memory of her parents, Nannette Carter Smith and James Allen Smith
Accession #
1983.2
John William Casilear traveled to Europe in 1857 with a group of his artist friends and peers. He made Alpine Lake from studies drawn during this trip. The specific location of the lake pictured here is unknown, but it is thought to be scenic Lac Léman in Switzerland nestled in front of the snowcapped Bernese Alps. Casilear emphasized the light reflecting off the lake to give the painting a tranquil atmosphere.
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