Landscape with a Stormy Sky
Pierre-Etienne-Théodore Rousseau
1842
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Pierre-Etienne-Théodore Rousseau
1842
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a wide sky full of dark, swirling clouds over a distant landscape. The colors shift from deep blues to light grays, making the storm feel alive. Tiny figures below look small against the huge sky, giving a sense of scale. Rousseau painted this during a time when artists struggled to show real weather in their work. He often worked outdoors to capture light and mood just right. Try looking up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of his landscapes.
