1856
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Sturmnacht an der Westküste Norwegens is a 1856 oil by Knud Baade, a German Romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a dramatic seascape with a ship in the foreground, battling against a turbulent sea and a stormy sky. The vessel is shown from a low angle, with its sails and rigging silhouetted against the dark clouds. The sea is depicted in shades of blue and white, with waves crashing against the ship's hull. In the background, the sky is a deep grey, with the sun hidden behind the clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and drama, with the ship struggling to stay afloat in the rough seas. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, with the contrast between light and dark adding to the dramatic effect. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Knud Baade (28 March 1808 – 24 November 1879) was a Norwegian painter, mostly of portraits and landscapes.
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