1908
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Storm at Wellington Heads is a 1908 oil by Petrus Van der Velden, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Cart, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a storm at Wellington Heads. In the foreground, a horse is shown pulling a cart, while in the background, the stormy sea is visible, with waves crashing against the shore. The sky is dark and foreboding, with clouds that appear to be moving rapidly. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with the dark clouds and sea contrasting with the lighter tones of the horse and cart. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Petrus Van der Velden.
Petrus van der Velden (5 May 1837 – 11 November 1913), who is also known as Paulus van der Velden, was a Dutch artist who spent much of his later career in New Zealand.
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