Summer Afternoon on a Lake 1895

"Summer Afternoon on a Lake" is an oil painting on canvas by Jean-Léon Gérôme, a renowned French Academic artist, painted in 1895. This serene landscape depicts a peaceful summer scene with a man fishing in a still lake surrounded by lush greenery and dense woodland. The rich, earthy colors and detailed brushstrokes create a sense of tranquility and beauty, capturing the idyllic atmosphere of a summer afternoon by the lake. Gérôme was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his masterful depiction of light, which are evident in this painting.