Who painted Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook)?

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook) was painted by Jervis McEntee in 1869.

Where can I see Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook)?

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook)?

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook)

Jervis McEntee , 1869

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 (recto, from Sketchbook) is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Jervis McEntee. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lake Maggiore, May 11, 1869 is a drawing created by Jervis McEntee, an artist associated with the Hudson River School, using graphite and white gouache on blue paper.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a serene landscape view of Lake Maggiore, featuring trees and mountains in the background, capturing a moment in time during the artist's travels.

Technique & Style

McEntee employed a mix of graphite and white gouache on blue paper, achieving a sense of depth and contrast through the combination of delicate lines and bold highlights.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of The American Wing collection and dates back to 1869, a period when McEntee was traveling and creating works that reflected his experiences.

Context

As a friend and traveling companion of prominent Hudson River School artists, McEntee's work offers insight into the artistic circle of his time, with his unpublished journals providing further context on the life of a New York painter during the Gilded Age.