The Storm
1861
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1861
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a dark and moody scene with a stormy sky. It's interesting because Whistler used drypoint to create this work, which is a technique that involves scratching a design into a plate. This technique allows for a lot of detail and texture, and Whistler was one of the first artists to use it to create landscapes like this one. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Whistler, James McNeill.
