Ship in a Squall

Washington Allston

Created:

Movement:

1818

Romanticism

key Notes:

Dramatic turbulence, Romantic seascape.

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Ship in a Squall," painted by Washington Allston in 1840, exemplifies the Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion and the sublime, depicting a ship struggling against tumultuous seas. The work reflects Allston's interest in the interplay of light and dark, as well as his engagement with themes of nature's power, which significantly influenced American landscape painting in the 19th century.

Description of the work:

"Ship in a Squall," painted by Washington Allston in 1840, depicts a tumultuous maritime scene characterized by dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizing the ferocity of the storm. The composition features a ship struggling against towering waves, with dark, swirling clouds dominating the sky, effectively conveying the tension and chaos of the natural elements.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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