1881
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Storm Cloud over the Sea is a 1881 oil by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a stormy sea under a cloudy sky. The waves are rough and white, with some blue undertones. The sky is filled with thick, grey clouds that cover most of the sun, which is shining through in a few spots. In the distance, there's a darker area that could be land or more clouds. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The colors are mostly cool, with shades of grey, blue, and white dominating the scene. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and energy. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up "chiaroscuro".
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.
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