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Storm in the Mountains, 1847 (oil on canvas)
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Storm in the Mountains, 1847 (oil on canvas)
499761 Storm in the Mountains, 1847 (oil on canvas)
by Church, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900); 98.74x86.36 (framed) 75.5x62.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The blasted tree was a romantic motif in both European and American painting that represented natures overwhelming power. The painting suggests that all life, like the tree, is fragile, easily destroyed by natural forces. In this early work, Church paid tribute to his teacher Thomas Cole, who painted very similar blasted tree trunks.
); Gift of various donors by exchange and Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22918434
© Gift of various donors by exchange and Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund / Bridgeman Images
Aftermath Blasted Broken Fallen Root Snapped Storm
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The print titled "Storm in the Mountains, 1847" captures a breathtaking scene of nature's overwhelming power. Painted by Frederic Edwin Church, this oil on canvas artwork showcases a dramatic landscape filled with broken and fallen trees after a fierce storm. The focal point of the painting is a blasted tree trunk, which was a popular motif in both European and American art during that period. Church's masterpiece pays homage to his teacher Thomas Cole, who also depicted similar blasted tree trunks in his works. The artist skillfully portrays the fragility of life through this symbol, suggesting that just like the tree, all living beings are susceptible to destruction by natural forces. The cloudy sky adds an ominous atmosphere to the scene, emphasizing the aftermath of the storm. The dark clouds seem to be swirling above the mountains as if they hold remnants of its fury. This painting not only captures an awe-inspiring moment but also serves as a testament to Church's talent in capturing nature's raw beauty and power. Now housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this remarkable piece continues to captivate viewers with its striking depiction of meteorology and weather phenomena. It stands as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, there is still immense beauty found within our natural world.
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