Running Before the Storm
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a stormy landscape. In the foreground, a white horse and a brown horse are running in a field, accompanied by a man and a dog. The horses appear to be fleeing from the storm, which is visible in the background. The sky is dark and foreboding, with lightning illuminating the clouds. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with the contrast between light and dark emphasizing the turmoil of the storm. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement. The painting's depiction of a stormy landscape is reminiscent of the work of many artists who have explored this theme. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.