Who painted Fischerhaus am Genfersee?

Fischerhaus am Genfersee was painted by Louis George-Legrand in 1851.

Where can I see Fischerhaus am Genfersee?

Fischerhaus am Genfersee is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

Artwork

Fischerhaus am Genfersee

Fischerhaus am Genfersee is an oil painting by Louis George-Legrand. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Louis George‑Legrand’s oil canvas, dated around 1851, is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Louis George‑Legrand’s oil canvas, dated around 1851, is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work presents a calm lakeside scene, rendered in a balanced composition that leads the eye from the foreground water to distant mountains.

Subject & Meaning

In the foreground a placid body of water holds a modest boat with white sails, suggesting quiet leisure. Behind the water’s edge a grouping of low‑rise buildings and trees frames the shoreline, while a faint mountain range recedes into the horizon, evoking a sense of peaceful rural life.

Technique & Style

The artist employs oil paint to achieve layered depth, using subtle glazing to model light on water and foliage. Fine brushwork defines the textures of the sail, stone structures, and distant peaks, creating a realistic yet gently idealised landscape.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1851, the painting entered the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in 19th‑century Swiss and Alpine scenery painted by contemporary artists such as George‑Legrand.