The Flood
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Edward Calvert
Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Flood is a 1829 by Edward Calvert, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene of people fleeing in a stormy flood. A woman in a long dress carries a child while wading through rushing water. Trees and buildings loom in the background, half-submerged, with others standing on higher ground. The sky is dark, and the water swirls violently around their legs. The artist used strong contrasts between light and shadow to show the drama. This style makes the scene feel urgent and dangerous. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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