Approaching Storm from the Alban Hills
1871
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1871
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a wide landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a winding path. In the distance, a storm is building over mountains, while the sky grows darker. Near the bottom, a few people walk along the path and sit on rocks, dressed in simple clothes. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and blues—with the storm clouds looking heavy and dramatic. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture light and mood, especially in the sky. This style was new at the time and focused on how light changes in nature. Check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one painted light differently.
