1836
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Valley of Aosta: Snowstorm, Avalanche, and Thunderstorm is a 1836 oil by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, depicting Storm, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows a mountain scene with a snowstorm, avalanche, and thunderstorm. It's a dramatic landscape with lots of movement. The artist used bold brushstrokes to convey the power of nature, which makes this work interesting because it shows how he experimented with light and color to create a sense of energy. The painting is full of action and contrast. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of glazing.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
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