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Purchase Oil Painting Replica Lake George, 1857 by John William Casilear (1811-1883, United States) | ArtsDot.com

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Lake George

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John William Casilear's Lake George is a breathtaking oil on canvas painting that showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the beauty of nature. Created in 1857, this stunning piece measures 20 5/16 x 29 7/8 in. and is a testament to the American landscape art movement.

The Painting's Composition

The painting depicts a serene lake surrounded by trees, with mountains rising in the background. The atmosphere is tranquil, with several boats on the water, adding a sense of human activity to the scene. A person can be seen standing near the edge of the water, possibly enjoying the view or preparing to go boating. The use of light and color in the painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the serene world of Lake George.

Artistic Style and Influences

John William Casilear's style is characterized by his use of soft, feathery brushstrokes and a muted color palette. His work was influenced by the Hudson River School, a group of American landscape painters who sought to capture the beauty of the natural world. Other notable artists associated with this movement include Albert Bierstadt and John Frederick Kensett. You can find more information about these artists and their works on ArtsDot.com.

Museum Collections

Lake George is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The museum's website provides more information about the painting, including its provenance and exhibition history. You can also find high-quality images of the painting on ArtsDot.com, which offers handmade oil painting reproductions of famous works like Lake George.
The beauty and serenity of Lake George make it a must-see for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its stunning composition and masterful use of light and color, this painting is a true masterpiece of American landscape art.
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John William Casilear

John William Casilear was an American landscape artist belonging to the Hudson River School.
Casilear was born in New York City. His first professional training was under prominent New York engraver Peter Maverick in the 1820s, then with Asher Durand, himself an engraver at the time. Casilear and Durand became friends, and both worked as engravers in New York through the 1830s.
By the middle 1830s Durand had become interested in landscape painting through his friendship with Thomas Cole. Durand, in turn, drew Casilear's attention to painting. By 1840, Casilear's interest in art was sufficiently strong to accompany Durand, John Frederick Kensett, and artist Thomas Prichard Rossiter on a European trip during which they sketched scenes, visited art museums, and fostered their interest in painting.
Casilear gradually developed his talent in landscape art, painting in the style that was later to become known as the Hudson River School. By the middle 1850s he had entirely ceased his engraving career in favor of painting full-time. He was elected a full member of the National Academy of Design in 1851, having been an associate member since 1833, and exhibited his works there for over fifty years.
Casilear died in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1893. Today examples of his art are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, and Ringwood Manor, Ringwood, NJ. And the Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA.

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