1916
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Coming Storm is a 1916 oil by George Bellows, depicting Tree, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a tree on the right side and a body of water in the foreground. The sky is a mix of blue and white hues, with clouds gathering in the distance, suggesting an impending storm. In the foreground, the rocky shoreline is rendered in earthy tones, with the tree's leaves and branches visible in the top-right corner. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness, with the stormy weather looming in the background. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the scene, highlighting the contrast between light and dark.
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
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