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Springtime Storm

Wilhelm Laage

1899

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Springtime Storm is a 1899 ink by Wilhelm Laage, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Laage
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, stormy night with a church lit from inside. The building has tall windows and a cross on top, standing out against the swirling sky. In the foreground, a person in a coat and hat walks quickly, their face hidden. The artist used thick black lines to create texture, almost like a sketch carved into the paper. The light from the church windows cuts through the storm, making the scene feel dramatic. Next, look up woodcut to see how this technique works.