View of Dresden, Lake George by David Johnson

View of Dresden, Lake George 1874

davidjohnson

abandoned

rough brush stroke

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

rugged

derelict

nature heavy

mixed medium

watercolor

ruin

David Johnson's 1874 painting "View of Dresden, Lake George" depicts a tranquil scene of a sandy shore bordering a lake. The artist captures the peaceful serenity of the landscape, with a rowboat resting on the shore, nestled between the rolling hills and a grove of trees. Johnson was known for his landscapes, particularly those of the Hudson River School, which emphasized the beauty and grandeur of the American wilderness.