Artwork

Lake in the Mountains with Hunters

Lake in the Mountains with Hunters, by Alvan Fisher, oil, 1857
Lake in the Mountains with Hunters, by Alvan Fisher, oil, 1857

Lake in the Mountains with Hunters is an oil painting by the Hudson River School artist Alvan Fisher. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Lake in the Mountains with Hunters is an oil painting created by Alvan Fisher in 1857, currently held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene mountain lake scene with hunters in the foreground and figures in the distance, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth, while attention to detail is evident in the subtle textures of the landscape, such as tree bark and lake ripples.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alvan Fisher

Artist

Alvan Fisher

Alvan Fisher (1792–1863) was an artist, born in Needham.