Lake George, A Reminiscence 1872

"Lake George, A Reminiscence" (1872) by John Frederick Kensett depicts a serene lakeside landscape. The painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the tranquil beauty of Lake George, New York, through the artist’s signature Hudson River School style. Kensett, a leading figure in the movement, was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of natural scenes. The work features a calm body of water with a single rock outcropping, juxtaposed against a lush, distant mountain range. The foreground showcases dense foliage, casting a shadow over the scene, adding depth and atmospheric perspective to the composition.