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Girl Standing by a Lake
INNES, James Dickson (1887 - 1914)
Media: oil on panel
Size: 38.1 x 29.2 cm
Acquired: 1972; Purchase; Friends of the National Museum
Accession Number: NMW A 245
Probably painted in the studio rather than from life, the composition of this small oil of 1911-12 reveals the influence of Augustus John, to whom it belonged.
Comments - (2)
The emblematic feel of Girl by a Lake does suggest a studio work but it is possible that the background image of the twin peaks of Arenig was painted first (at Arenig?) and the figure added later.
The painting Girl in a Cottage most likely depicts the interior of the cottage at Arenig. The size of panel Innes has used fits with others he used on location outside at Arenig, such as in Arenig (NMW A 202) in your collection.
I hope these obversatations are helpful.
The emblematic feel of Girl by a Lake does suggest a studio work but it is possible that the background image of the twin peaks of Arenig was painted first (at Arenig?) and the figure added later.
The painting Girl in a Cottage most likely depicts the interior of the cottage at Arenig. The size of panel Innes has used fits with others he used on location outside at Arenig, such as in Arenig (NMW A 202) in your collection.
I hope these obversatations are helpful.