Young Woman Overtaken by a Storm
1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Young Woman Overtaken by a Storm is a 1800 oil by Féréol Bonnemaison, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a young woman standing in front of a tree, her white dress blowing in the wind. Her bare feet are visible, and she has long, curly hair. The woman's arms are crossed, and she appears to be bracing herself against the storm. The background of the painting is dark, with the tree and the woman's dress being the main sources of light. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and drama. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Féréol Bonnemaison (8 February 1766 – 22 August 1827) was a French portrait painter, lithographer, restorer, and art dealer.
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