Artwork
Lake
Lake is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Sarah A. Doidge. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Lake is an oil painting by Sarah A. Doidge, executed in 1896. The work is a landscape depicting a serene lake environment.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a tranquil lake scene, emphasizing calmness and depth. The lake's surface mirrors the subdued colors of the encircling landscape, while distant hills, softened by haze, add to the peaceful ambiance.
Technique & Style
Doidge employs oil paint to achieve a soft, muted color palette. The brushwork suggests a hazy atmosphere, particularly in the depiction of the hills, contributing to the overall sense of serenity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, the painting is currently part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sarah A. Doidge’s small oils and papers show quiet scenes from the late 1800s: a sunset in glowing pinks and oranges, a woman’s portrait with soft folds of fabric, a simple church tucked beside trees. The church steeple…
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