The Storm Cloud
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a flock of geese walking across a grassy field. A wooden fence runs along the middle, and trees line the background. The sky is dark with thick, swirling clouds that almost fill the top half of the image. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement in the clouds and feathers—almost like they’re caught mid-motion. The scene looks calm but tense, like a storm is coming. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light and quick brushstrokes to capture moments like this.
