View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a collection of buildings from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high up in the image, below the top, with distant hills or a line of trees. The sky is textured and dynamic. The artwork is created with etching or sketch-like strokes, forming intricate patterns. The ground has directional lines leading to mid-distance structures. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and grey shades. The detailed cross-hatching creates contrast and depth. The upper part is dominated by darker tones, highlighting the structures and natural elements.