1901
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Coming Storm is a 1901 graphite by Winslow Homer, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet stretch of water under a heavy, dark sky. The clouds look ready to rain, with patches of light breaking through. On the right, a lone tree clings to a rocky shore, its branches bare except for a few leaves. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, especially in the water and sky—it feels like the artist worked fast to capture the mood. The paper shows through in places, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. Try looking up watercolor, glazing next to see how artists build light and depth with layers.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
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