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L'Orage (The Storm)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is faint and misty in the upper third of the image, with possible structures in the distance. The brushstrokes are varied and expressive, creating depth and movement. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. The terrain is rugged and uneven with dark patches. In the distance, the landscape stretches outward with blurred details. On the left side, there are sketches of faces and abstract shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
drypoint and roulette with isolated areas of etching and possibly salt lift in black, touched in pen and black ink with gray wash, on moderately thick cream laid paper
Dimensions
4947 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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