Derwent Water
‘Derwentwater’ attributed to Arthur Hughes, c.1836. This oil on canvas depicts the lake of Derwentwater in the English Lake District. The lake sits within part of Borrowdale and lies south of Keswick. The lake is known for its several islands. The lake is surrounded by woods and large estate houses. The scene seems to look South from Skiddaw, with Cat Bells to the West. A group of people, horses and flock of sheep can be seen in the foreground taking in the view.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 138/1975
- Category
- Fine Art
- Collection Class
- Paintings
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Common Name
- Derwent Water
- Simple Name
- painting
- Inscription Transcription
- Arthur Hughes 1836
- Period Classification
- William IV (1830-1837)
- Production Town
- Production County
- Devonshire
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Date
- 1836
- Production Person Initials
- Arthur
- Production Person Surname
- Hughes
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
