Lake Brientz and Interlaken by Richard Parkes Bonington

Lake Brientz and Interlaken 1826

richardparkesbonington

Private Collection

architectural sketch

tree

landscape illustration sketch

amateur sketch

lake

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

detailed observational sketch

mountain

fantasy sketch

watercolor

environment sketch

"Lake Brientz and Interlaken" (1826) is a small watercolor sketch by the English Romantic artist Richard Parkes Bonington. The artwork depicts a picturesque view of Lake Brientz, a beautiful lake in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, with the town of Interlaken nestled in the distance. Bonington's signature use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting the majestic mountain peaks in the background. The delicate brushstrokes and muted brown tones suggest a calm and serene mood, reflecting the beauty of the natural landscape.