“Study of Wawayanda Lake, Orange Co.” is a landscape artwork created by David Johnson in 1873. This work belongs to the Luminism art movement, characterized by its detailed depiction of light and serene settings.
The artwork captures a tranquil scene of Wawayanda Lake in Orange County. The lake is calm, reflecting the surrounding landscape, which is framed by gently rolling hills and dense foliage. On the left side of the artwork, tall trees are depicted with intricate attention to detail, creating a shaded contrast with the open sky above. The sky occupies a large portion of the composition, lending a sense of vastness and tranquility to the scene. In the distance, a canoe with two figures can be seen on the lake, adding a human touch to the serene natural setting. The subtle play of light and shadow is notable, typical of the Luminist style, enhancing the peaceful and idyllic atmosphere of the landscape.
