Probably painted in the studio rather than from life, the composition of this small oil of 1911-12 reveals the influence of Augustus John, to whom it belonged. The figure in the painting Girl standing by a Lake is probably Euphemia Lamb. Innes arrived at Arenig in late 1910 on the rebound from a love affair with Euphemia Lamb, an artists model and part of the mileu around Augustus John. In 1911 at the cottage (Nant Ddu) located just below Arenig Innes was joined by Augustas John, Derwent Lees and Ian Strang at various times along with an assortment of woman, one of whom was Euphemia Lamb. The emblematic feel of Girl by a Lake does suggest a studio work but it is possible that the background image of the twin peaks of Arenig was painted first (at Arenig?) and the figure added later. (https://museum.wales/art/online/?action=show_item&item=838)