A Storm Behind the Isle of Wight
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a stormy sea, a sinking ship, and a family on shore watching in horror as a body washes up. Ibbetson painted this after visiting the Isle of Wight in 1791. He started his career copying Dutch landscapes, which might explain the dramatic waves and dark clouds. The scene feels urgent, like a snapshot of a real disaster. If you like this, look up *chiaroscuro*—the way light and shadow make the storm feel alive.
