Who painted Lake Memphremagog?

Lake Memphremagog was painted by Harry Fenn in 1884.

Where can I see Lake Memphremagog?

Lake Memphremagog is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Lake Memphremagog?

Lake Memphremagog is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lake Memphremagog

Harry Fenn , 1884

Lake Memphremagog is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Harry Fenn. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor reveals the technical virtuosity of Harry Fenn, an illustrator famed for his rich handling of detail and his bizarre sense of fantasy.

This watercolor reveals the technical virtuosity of Harry Fenn, an illustrator famed for his rich handling of detail and his bizarre sense of fantasy. As a young man, Fenn sketched widely in the United States for a lavish two-volume set titled Picturesque America. After 1881, he devoted himself to watercolor painting and illustrating. This watercolor represents Lake Memphremagog, which extends across the border of America and Canada, from North Vermont into South Quebec.