Who painted A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore?

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore was painted by Salomon Corrodi in 1845.

Where can I see A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore?

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore?

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore?

Museum-quality prints of A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore

Salomon Corrodi , 1845

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Salomon Corrodi. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Salomon Corrodi’s 1845 work, A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore, is a watercolor drawing executed on wove paper that has been mounted on a paperboard backing. The composition captures a tranquil lakeside settlement framed by distant mountains, rendered in a muted palette that conveys the hush of twilight.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a modest village perched between a reflective lake and rising peaks. A narrow path winds through a stand of trees, passing a handful of dwellings, occasional figures, and domestic animals. The soft, fading sky and the warm glow on the slopes suggest an evening moment, evoking a sense of calm and the gentle passage of day into night.

Technique & Style

Smooth gradations and delicate glazing create atmospheric depth, while the handling of light on the hills conveys the fleeting illumination of sunset.

Corrodi employed a layered watercolor approach, beginning with graphite underdrawing to define forms before building translucent washes of color. Smooth gradations and delicate glazing create atmospheric depth, while the handling of light on the hills conveys the fleeting illumination of sunset. The overall effect aligns with Romantic sensibilities that emphasize mood and the emotive power of natural landscapes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1845, the drawing reflects Corrodi’s mature period when he frequently rendered Alpine and lake scenery for a European clientele. The work has remained in private collections before entering a museum’s holdings in the early 20th century, where it has been displayed as part of exhibitions on 19th‑century landscape art.