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Belle Isle, Windermere, in a Storm & Belle Isle, Windermere, in a Calm

Philip James de Loutherbourg, 1785–1786

Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal

The artist visited the Lake District in 1783 and the mixture of beauty, horror and immensity in the area greatly appealed to him. Belle Isle was bought by John Christian Curwen as a wedding present for his wife, and he named the island in honour of her. 'Belle Isle, Windermere in a Storm' is illustrated here.

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Title of artwork, date

Belle Isle, Windermere, in a Storm & Belle Isle, Windermere, in a Calm, 1785–1786

Date supported

1988

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

147 x 213 cm

Grant

15000

Total cost

63750

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