View of Lucerne, Kapellbrucke, Switzerland

On the advice of the Duchess of Northumberland, Marlow travelled to Italy and then to France between 1765 and 1768. He is an early exponent of the picturesque tradition; mainly working as a topographer, his works, such as the present watercolour, are infused with atmosphere and light. He also displays his ability to inject life and movement into a scene as the figures in the boats vigorously row and navigate around the lake.