Approaching Thunder Storm

Martin Johnson Heade

Created:
Movement:
1859
Realism
key Notes:
Looming Atmosphere, Dramatic Sky
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Dimensions:
28 x 44in. (71.1 x 111.8cm) Framed: 42 1/2 × 58 3/8 × 5 in. (108 × 148.3 × 12.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Approaching Thunder Storm by Martin Johnson Heade

Approaching Thunder Storm, painted by Martin Johnson Heade in 1859, is an exemplary work of American landscape art, executed in oil on canvas. This painting is notable for its dramatic depiction of an impending storm, capturing the tension between the serene beach and the ominous sky. Heade's meticulous attention to atmospheric effects and light reflects his deep engagement with the Hudson River School's principles, although he often diverged from its idealized landscapes to embrace more realistic and moody scenes.

Heade's work is significant for its contribution to the American Luminism movement, characterized by its emphasis on the effects of light and atmosphere. Born in 1819, Heade's career spanned several decades, during which he traveled extensively, influencing his diverse subject matter, including landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes. His ability to convey the sublime power of nature in Approaching Thunder Storm underscores his reputation as a master of capturing transient moments in the natural world.

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Approaching Thunder Storm by Martin Johnson Heade

Created in 1859, "Approaching Thunder Storm" by Martin Johnson Heade is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the luminist style, characterized by its attention to light and atmosphere. The artwork depicts a dramatic seascape with an impending storm, capturing the tension between the serene beach and the turbulent sky.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Approaching Thunder Storm