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Trees in a Storm

Johann Bernhard Klombeck

1845

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Barbizon school Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Trees in a Storm is a 1845 oil by Johann Bernhard Klombeck, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Bernhard Klombeck
When & what style?: 1845 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene of trees in a storm. The trees are bent and twisted, with branches stretching up towards the sky. The sky is dark and cloudy, with lightning illuminating the scene. In the foreground, there are a few figures huddled together, trying to stay safe from the storm. The trees are the main focus of the painting, with their twisted trunks and branches creating a sense of movement and energy. The painting is done in oil paint, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist, Johann Bernhard Klombeck, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.