The Destruction of Pharaoh's Army
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, II
1792
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, II
1792
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a dramatic scene of the sea closing over an army. It's interesting because the artist used intense colors to depict the chaos. The scene is also full of movement and energy. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, II used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.
