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Passing off of the Storm

John Frederick Kensett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene seascape, titled "Passing off of the Storm" by John Frederick Kensett. The painting features a large body of water with a small boat in the foreground, and several sailboats in the distance. The sky above is cloudy, with a band of white clouds at the top, gradually transitioning to a darker grey towards the horizon. The water appears calm and reflective, with a light blue-green hue. In the distance, a small island or rocky outcropping is visible on the right side of the painting. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness, with the storm seemingly having passed. The color palette is muted, with shades of blue, green, and grey dominating the scene.

Artwork details

Date:
1872
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
598 × 279 px
Museum record:
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