Lake George
John Frederick Kensett American
Over the course of the nineteenth century, Lake George, in the Adirondack Mountains, became a popular destination for artists, summer residents, and tourists as new and expanded railways made the area more accessible. Kensett does little to suggest the commercial development taking place around the lake, instead focusing on the view from Homer Point facing Black Mountain. This painting, the largest from his numerous visits to and studies of the area (see also 74.7, 74.11, 74.20), uses a limited color range and spare composition to suggest the serene beauty of a rapidly changing location.
#4356. Lake George
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