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Gray's Journal Entry: ‘This view comprehends the lower reach of Windermere looking towards the south, and is the reverse of that given from Gill-Head. The lake here assumes the appearance of a noble river, indented with wooded peninsulas intersecting each other: at the distance of several miles, it narrows into a stream of a moderate width, which passing by the village of Newby soon enters an arm of the sea. Rarig, which lies below, is placed near the road leading from Bowness to Ambleside, and is a situation much admired for the many beautiful points of view which are found in its vicinity.’ |
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Farington's Art |
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| Watercolour and Engraving: View from above Rayrigg south across Windermere. The two men (one on horseback) and a dog are replaced in the engraving by a figure on horseback driving two cows.There is also a sepia sketch of this same scene showing two mounted horsemen with a figure sitting on the bank. | |||
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| Send us your photo's! We will publish the best photographs of this view. Email your pictures to: pictures@penpaintpixel.org.uk | |||
| Location Hint: Once again, Farington’s view is obscured by trees. It is possible to find the mound in the centre of Farington’s watercolour and to work out the best picture you can by referring to the hills on the other side of the lake. Rayrigg Hall is at the other side of the further field, just visible amongst the trees. | |||
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