Norwegian Seacoast During a Storm
1819
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1819
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a stormy sea crashing against dark rocks, a broken ship in the distance, and a man with his dog sitting on a boulder, looking small against the wild waves. Dahl grew up near this coast, so the scene feels personal. The jagged lines in the etching make the wind and water look alive—almost like you can hear the storm. He made only four etchings like this, so it’s rare. If you like how the light and dark play here, look up *chiaroscuro*.
