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Rising of a Thunderstorm at Sea
Rising of a Thunderstorm at Sea is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Washington Allston. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
Rising of a Thunderstorm at Sea is an oil painting created by Washington Allston in 1804. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a turbulent sea scene with a small boat in the foreground battling against the waves, while a larger ship sails away from the approaching storm in the background. Dark clouds loom on the horizon, adding to the drama.
Technique & Style
The artist's rendering of the waves is detailed, with visible white foam and spray. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, characteristic of Allston's expressive approach to color and light.
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Artist
Washington Allston spent his life chasing the glow of stories more than fame. Born in South Carolina, he studied law at Harvard before the itch to paint pulled him across the Atlantic to London. There he fell in with…
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