Swiss Lake Scene
In this rare piece, Widgery depicts a peaceful scene on a lake, emphasised by the Swiss landscape in the background. The landscape itself is the focus; however, he also includes merchants, sailors, fishermen, and foragers in his painting, showcasing the activity this particular lake plays host to.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 221/1981
- Category
- Fine Art
- Collection Class
- Paintings
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Common Name
- Swiss Lake Scene
- Simple Name
- painting
- Inscription Transcription
- W Widgery 1869
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Production Town
- Exeter
- Production County
- Devon
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Date
- 1869
- Production Person Initials
- William
- Production Person Surname
- Widgery
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
