Langdale Pikes from Lowood (between 1800 and 1806)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Langdale Pikes from Lowood", a serene landscape by Julius Caesar Ibbetson, captures the picturesque essence of the English countryside between 1800 and 1806. The painting portrays a tranquil day near the scenic Lake District where nature and humanity gently blend into one harmonious composition.In the foreground, amidst lush foliage, a pastoral scene unfolds; a woman, flanked by three children, appears to be engaging in a lively conversation. They are surrounded by contentedly grazing cows and sheep, evoking a sense of peaceful rural life. Meanwhile, to the right, a small boat carrying passengers gently floats on the mirrored surface of the lake, suggestive of quiet daily activities and the interconnectedness of the community with their environment.The backdrop is dominated by the majestic Langdale Pikes, bathed in the warm glow of sunlight juxtaposed against a dynamic sky. The play of light and shadow on the mountains and clouds adds depth and drama to the scene, showcasing Ibbetson's skill in landscape painting.
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Julius Sergius von Klever was a Baltic German landscape painter.
His father was a chemist who taught pharmacology at the Veterinary Institute. He displayed artistic talent at an early age and took lessons from Konstantin von Kügelgen. After completing his primary education, was enrolled at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts where, at his father's insistence, he studied architecture. After a short time, however, he began to take landscape painting classes; first with Sokrat Vorobiev, then Mikhail Clodt.