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Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
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Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XIR899084 Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philip James (Jacques) de (1740-1812); 230x286 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: Paysans surpris par un orage.
PE6969); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12944709
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Electricity Overcast Peasants Storm Stormy Sky Strike Surprise Surprised Thunderstorm Dark Skies Lightening Bolt
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Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c. 1770 - A Captivating Encounter with Nature's Wrath
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. This oil painting, "Peasants Surprised by a Storm" created in 1770 by Philip James de Loutherbourg, transports us to the heart of an unexpected tempest that has caught a group of rural peasants off guard. With its immense size measuring 230x286 cm, this masterpiece is housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Rennes, France. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of dark and stormy skies as menacing clouds gather overhead. A bolt of lightning splits through the heavens, illuminating the terrified faces of these unsuspecting villagers. Their expressions reveal their astonishment and fear as they scramble for shelter from nature's fury. Loutherbourg skillfully captures both the raw power and beauty found within this thunderous spectacle. The contrast between light and darkness heightens our senses while emphasizing the vulnerability of these humble individuals amidst such overwhelming forces. As we gaze upon this dramatic composition, we cannot help but be drawn into their plight—their struggle to escape danger personified by electricity coursing through the air like fire itself. It serves as a reminder that even in our modern age where technology can predict storms with precision, nature still possesses an awe-inspiring ability to surprise us. "Peasants Surprised by a Storm" stands not only as an artistic triumph but also as a testament to humanity's eternal connection with nature
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