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"The Bay of Uri, Lake of Lucerne" - painted by W.C. Smith - from the Exhibition of the... 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans. "The Bay of Uri, Lake of Lucerne" - painted by W.C. Smith - from the Exhibition of the... 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
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"The Bay of Uri, Lake of Lucerne" - painted by W.C. Smith - from the Exhibition of the... 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans. "The Bay of Uri, Lake of Lucerne" - painted by W.C. Smith - from the Exhibition of the... 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
"The Bay of Uri, Lake of Lucerne" - painted by W.C. Smith - from the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-colours, 1854. 1854. For the solemn grandeur of its natural features, and the romantic historical interest attaching to it, the narrow Bay of Uri...is a point of signal attraction with all tourists imbued with a love of the picturesque and the poetical. Here it was that [William] Tell leaped ashore, from the boat of the Austrian tyrant, and proclaimed the independence of the Swiss Cantons...and here stands the little chapel, commemorative of the event, where mass is said annually on the Friday after Ascension. It is from this point that Mr. Smith has taken the view...and which we have great pleasure in engraving. The lofty mountain crags, the deep dark water, and the varied atmospheric effects peculiar to mountain lake scenery, are all realised with admirable success'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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painted by W.C. Smith, is a breathtaking watercolor masterpiece from the 1854 Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-colours. This exquisite artwork, skillfully reproduced in this print by Edmund Evans, invites us to explore the enchanting beauty of the Bay of Uri on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. The narrow bay, with its solemn grandeur and romantic historical significance, has long been a favorite destination for tourists with a penchant for the picturesque and the poetical. It was here that the legendary Swiss hero William Tell leaped ashore from the boat of the Austrian tyrant, declaring the independence of the Swiss Cantons. The little chapel standing at this point, where mass is said annually on the Friday after Ascension, serves as a poignant reminder of this historic event. Smith's painting captures the essence of this magical scene, with its lofty mountain crags, deep dark water, and the varied atmospheric effects peculiar to mountain lake scenery. The artist's mastery of watercolor technique is evident in the way he skillfully renders the play of light and shadow, the gentle reflections on the water, and the intricate details of the landscape. This print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, offers us a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the wonders of nature and the stories of heroes continued to inspire and captivate the imagination. The Bay of Uri, with its timeless beauty and rich history, remains an enduring symbol of the Swiss Alps and the indomitable spirit of the Swiss people.
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