The Storm
1876
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1876
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
The Storm is a 1876 oil by George Inness, a hudson_river_school_movement work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
George Inness painted a quiet, rolling landscape under a dark, stormy sky. The trees bend slightly in the wind. A farmhouse sits low in the background, half-hidden by the gloom. This work stands out because Inness didn’t paint a real storm. He mixed real weather with dreamy moods. His soft brushwork makes the scene feel alive yet still. Look at the Art Institute of Chicago’s site to see more Inness paintings.
