Artwork
Storm: The Quarry at Montmartre
Storm: The Quarry at Montmartre is an oil painting by Georges Michel. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Storm: The Quarry at Montmartre is a 1820 oil painting by French artist Georges Michel, depicting a rugged landscape with a quarry and dramatic weather.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a quarry surrounded by trees and a waterfall, set against a moody sky with contrasting dark clouds and glimpses of blue, emphasizing the untamed qualities of the natural world.
Technique & Style
Michel's use of color and light creates a sense of tension, with chiaroscuro enhancing the dramatic effect of the stormy sky and rugged terrain, reflecting his focus on capturing atmospheric effects.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, exemplifying Michel's contribution to the development of landscape painting, particularly in his emphasis on local, unidealized scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
