Who painted Storm at Sea?

Storm at Sea was painted by Thorvald Simeon Niss in 1901.

Where can I see Storm at Sea?

Storm at Sea is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Storm at Sea?

Storm at Sea is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Storm at Sea?

Museum-quality prints of Storm at Sea are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Storm at Sea

Thorvald Simeon Niss , 1901

Storm at Sea is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thorvald Simeon Niss. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in graphite: (not deciphered); by the artist, lower right in graphite: Thorv LIss / 1901--

About this work

Overview

Storm at Sea is an etching created by Thorvald Simeon Niss in 1901.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a turbulent sea, with dark waves clashing and wind-whipped foam, set against a foreboding sky with swirling clouds. The scene conveys a sense of intense energy and drama.

Technique & Style

Niss employed bold, expressive lines and a muted color palette to heighten the tension and drama of the scene, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.

Context

The etching reflects the artistic themes of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and the power of nature.