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The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather
The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather is a print by the Baroque artist Claude Lorrain. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather is a 1651 print by Claude Lorrain, a French artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a herd of cattle returning home as a storm approaches, set against rolling hills, trees, and distant buildings.
Technique & Style
Claude Lorrain used a range of colors and light effects to capture the mood of the scene, creating depth and atmosphere through contrasts of warm tones and cool blues and grays.
History & Provenance
Claude Lorrain was born around 1600 in the Duchy of Lorraine and spent most of his career in Italy, where he developed his landscape style; the print is now held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.
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