Barks Fleeing Before the Storm
1872
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1872
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
A storm rolls in behind a herd of cows. The animals dash away, tails high. Dark clouds loom over a flat, open field. This scene feels urgent. Jules Dupré painted it when France was at war. The brushwork shows his rough, thick style. You can almost hear the thunder. Want to see it in person? Go to the Art Institute of Chicago.
