The tranquil waters of a lake, reflecting a cloudy evening sky, stretch across this serene landscape, framed by a massive, dark tree on the right. Almost hidden beneath its dense foliage, a lone female bather pulls herself from the water, grasping a branch. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot painted this oil on canvas in 1865, recalling a hillside lake in northern Italy from memory, decades after his last visit. His distinctive palette of silvery-grays and deep-greens, imbued with fond reminiscences, transforms the actual topography into a picturesque souvenir, rather than a literal depiction. This quiet scene would bring a contemplative calm to a reading nook or a peaceful bedroom.