Storm Clouds
1880
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a quiet coastal scene with a wide, flat body of water in the center. The sky above is thick with pale gray clouds, while the land on the left is a mix of green grass and a few bare trees. A lone sailboat drifts far off in the distance, and the water near the shore looks rough and choppy. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the painting a sense of movement despite the stillness of the scene. The colors are mostly muted, with soft blues and grays dominating the sky and water. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
