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A work by an American artist depicting Avernus, a volcanic crater lake located in Campania, Italy, near the city of Naples. The author was known for his photographic accuracy, thanks to the transmission of even the smallest details. As, in particular, here: the exact reflection in the water, the branches of trees, and even more - the small details of the characters' clothing. Truly painstaking work.
In this work, Richards used watercolor, gouache, and graphite, which he wrote on top of light blue paper. The choice of color scheme adds even more mysticism to the canvas, because this particular lake was considered magical. It gained such a reputation thanks to its sulfuric waters and religious rituals that were often held here before. Because of this, it was considered a portal to the otherworld. So this canvas evokes a certain feeling of anxiety only when you know its history. And so - it is a pleasant picture with a beautiful lake landscape.
