1819
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Dominant colour
Sea Storm at Arco di Miseno near Miliscola with a View Towards Nisida is a 1819 oil by Josef Rebell, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic seascape with a massive stone arch in the center, surrounded by turbulent waves and dark clouds. In the foreground, a small boat is being tossed about by the waves, with people on board struggling to stay afloat. The arch, which appears to be a natural rock formation, dominates the scene and creates a sense of drama and tension. The colors used in the painting are muted, with shades of gray and brown, which adds to the overall sense of turmoil and chaos. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro, which is used to create a strong contrast between light and dark.
Josef Rebell was a German/Austrian painter, born on 11 January 1787 in Vienna. He was a pupil of Michael Wutky at the Vienna Academy. In 1809 he travelled through Switzerland and proceeded thence to Milan, where for two…
See the richer artist page
