288 - Unknown (19th), Monk at Lake Alban, 1894, Watercolor

Unknown (19th), Monk at Lake Alban, 1894, Watercolor Unknown (19th century): Monk at Lake Albano Sitting elevated on a wall, 1894, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed: "L. Warren". Date: 1894 Description: The artwork shows a contemplative monk sitting on a hill on a stone wall and gazing into the distance. The slope below him is rich in trees and bushes, with Lake Albano, Lazio, in the background. It is interesting to note that the present watercolour is preceded by a photograph taken around 1880, which shows the same composition and motif. Keywords: monk; wall; italian motif; landscape; trees; realism; meditation; peacefulness; nature; inner peace; cloth; religious; cultural-historical; art history; contemplation; distance; solitude; reflection; spiritual; peace; harmony; Lake Albania; latium; 19th century; Romanticism; Nature; Italy; Size: Paper: 19,6 cm x 16,5 cm (7,7 x 6,5 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Significantly foxing. Short tears to the left margin.