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Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l Orage, (oil on panel)
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Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l Orage, (oil on panel)
827764 Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l Orage, (oil on panel) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 72.3x59.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l Orage. Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805). Oil on panel. 72.3 x 59.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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Adverse Conditions Afraid Asleep Baby Boy Bad Weather Domestic Animal Domesticated Dozing Gesture Gesturing Hair Red Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hurricane Jean Baptiste Greuze Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Negative Concept Old Master Paintings One Animal Parent Petrified Pose Posed Posing Red Hair Red Head Redhead Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Shielding Eyes Storm Stormy Tempest Wind Windy Artist French Ethnic Origin Fear French Art French Artist Greuze Oil On Panel Young Woman Youthful
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Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l'Orage
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze that depicts a scene filled with tension and apprehension. The artwork, measuring 72.3x59.3 cm, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing human emotions and atmospheric conditions. In this late eighteenth-century masterpiece, a young woman is seen outdoors, shielding her eyes from the raging storm. Her red hair billows in the wind as she anxiously gazes at the darkened sky above. Beside her lies a sleeping dog, seemingly unperturbed by the impending tempest. The composition evokes a sense of vulnerability and fear as both mother and child seek shelter from nature's wrath. The woman's hand gesture suggests an instinctive need to protect herself and her baby boy from harm. Greuze skillfully portrays not only external weather conditions but also internal turmoil through his use of color and brushwork. The stormy atmosphere mirrors the characters' emotional state, creating an immersive experience for viewers. This painting serves as a reminder of our innate fear when faced with adverse conditions beyond our control. It captures a universal sentiment shared across time - that even amidst chaos, we find solace in protecting those we love most. "Fear of the Storm; La Peur de l'Orage" stands as a testament to Greuze's artistic prowess and continues to resonate with audiences today through its timeless depiction of human vulnerability in the face of nature's fury.
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