Clear Evening, Wastwater by William Heaton Cooper R.I. (1903 - 1995)

Clear Evening, Wastwater by William Heaton Cooper R.I. (1903 - 1995)Now defined as 'Britain's favourite view' this was painted one evening in October 1967, after a spell of very dry settled weather, which makes even the wildness of Wastwater appear calm and benevolent. The counterpoint of low light and long shadows enhance the grandeur of Yewbarrow and Great Gable at the head of the lake, whilst bracken on the rolling slopes glows orange and competes with the deepest blue green of the water as it strikingly reflects

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The Romans built a road along the summit ridge of High Street (hence its name)

one of the grandest and most solitary in the Lake district

Mary's little lambs will charm anyone who sees these tender

although these amounted to little more than a rope and a sleeping bag

Words are grained into our landscapes

diameter 12 x 12 cm

A fine farmhouse by the lake

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(Black's Guide to the English Lakes