Coming Squall (Nahant Beach with a Summer Shower)
1835
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1835
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a beach scene with a stormy sky. The sky is dark and cloudy, with a few birds flying low over the water. In the distance, there's a small sailboat. In the foreground, there are some large rocks and what looks like a piece of wreckage from a ship. The overall mood of the painting is one of impending danger, with the storm clouds gathering and the birds flying away. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Thomas Doughty.
