Liptovská Mara (Reservoir)

Liptovská Mara is a water reservoir on the Váh, created between 1969 and 1975 to prevent floods and generate electricity. 13 villages were inundated during its creation and 940 families had to be resettled. Today, the dam is used as a recreational site. The reconstructed Celtic oppidum Havránok is situated on a hill above the dam.

Ladislav Čemický, sometimes called a father of Slovak watercolour painting, created many sentimental views of Liptov country throughout his long career, as they provided a relaxing retreat from more socially engaged and darker works. They ranged from timid mundane etudes to more impressionistic vistas.

More information and other artworks by the artist:
http://www.webumenia.sk/dielo/SVK:SNG.K_16437