 Following vibrant trees along the lakeside, and along the bottom of the painting, there is further evidence of a great storm; downed and fallen trees lie by ample water, sunlight, and nutrient rich soil, conditions in which the surrounding trees thrive.The 27 x 33 3/4 in.dimensions of "Lake with Dead Trees" make it reminiscent of a picture window offering a portal to the Catskill mountains in southeastern New York State.