After the Storm

After the Storm

John Henry Hill

1886

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a small boat cutting through rough waves. Three people are inside, rowing hard. The sail is up but the wind looks fierce. In the background, another boat is struggling—its sail is torn, and it’s nearly swamped. Dark clouds fill the sky, and birds fly low over the water. The artist used sharp lines to show how the waves crash and the boat rocks. The scene feels real and tense, like a moment frozen in a storm. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.

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