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Orage à la Fin du jour

Paul Huet

1868

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Orage à la Fin du jour is a 1868 ink by Paul Huet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Huet
When & what style?: 1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a body of water, possibly a river or lake, in the foreground. The water is calm, reflecting the sky above. In the background, there are trees and bushes, with a few buildings visible on the right side of the image. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is an example of Impressionist and Realist styles, characterized by its focus on capturing the natural world and its use of light and color to create a sense of atmosphere. To learn more about this style, look up Impressionism.