Mountain Lake With Seagulls 1847

"Mountain Lake With Seagulls" is a Romantic landscape painting created in 1847 by Arnold Böcklin, known for his evocative landscapes and mythological themes. This painting features a somber palette of browns and greens, with a tranquil lake surrounded by craggy mountains and a hazy sky. The seagulls soaring above the water add a sense of movement and solitude to the scene, contributing to the melancholic atmosphere. This work showcases Böcklin's mastery of detail and atmospheric effects, typical of his early style, which often explored themes of isolation and the sublime.