Artwork
Town & Lake of Tiberias
Town & Lake of Tiberias is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts a serene lakeside scene, with a compact town situated between rolling hills and distant mountains, set against the calm waters of a lake.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork captures the tranquility of a lakeside town, likely inspired by Tiberias, a real location, evoking a sense of peacefulness and connection with nature, characteristic of Romanticist themes.
Technique & Style
The artist employed gentle washes of soft, muted colours (light blues, muted browns, pale greens) to create a dreamy, peaceful atmosphere, aligning with Romanticist emphasis on nature and emotion.
Context
The style and focus on nature suggest the work is influenced by the Romanticism movement, which often prioritized emotional response to the natural world.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
