Artwork
Village Street after a Thunderstorm
Village Street after a Thunderstorm is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Evert Larock. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Village Street after a Thunderstorm is an 1898 oil painting by Evert Larock, a Belgian Impressionist associated with the Secessionist groups Als ik Kan and De XIII. The work is housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene post-storm scene in a village street. Wet ground and puddles reflect light, while a row of brick houses with dark roofs and walls absorbs the fading sunlight. An open, narrow doorway on the left leads to a shadowy interior, contrasting with the bright, yellow- and green-streaked sky above.
Technique & Style
Executed in Impressionist style, the painting features thick, textured brushstrokes in places, emphasizing the play of light on wet surfaces. The golden glow on the pavement highlights Larock's emphasis on capturing fleeting effects of natural light.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898 by Evert Larock (1865-1901), the painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection, reflecting the artist's contribution to late 19th-century Belgian art through his involvement in progressive circles.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Everard Larock, known as Evert (21 May 1865 – 13 January 1901) was a Belgian Impressionist painter who belonged to the Secessionist art groups Als ik Kan and De XIII.
Bruges
Gade i Køge med Nicolai kirke til venstre
Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende
Farm
Gade i Køge med Nicolai kirke til venstre
The Tower of Gorkum
Boerenhuis aan een vaart
neighborhood in Jordaan (Lauriergracht & 2e Laurierdwarsstraat)
Lyngbyvejen ved Vintappergården
Peisaj în brunuri
Velhas casas (Paisagem)
The Saint Anthony Church in Antwerp