1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Gathering Storm is a 1830 oil by Georges Michel, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic landscape with a dark, stormy sky. The sky is filled with thick, grey clouds that seem to be moving rapidly across the canvas. In the foreground, there are several trees with yellow and orange leaves, which contrast with the dark sky. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of tension and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the center of the canvas. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this dramatic landscape, look up Georges Michel.
Georges Bernard Michel (12 January 1763, Paris – 8 June 1843, Paris) was a French landscape painter. His works are considered to be a precursor of the Barbizon School.
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