Artwork
The Passing Storm
The Passing Storm is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Frederick T. Penson. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Passing Storm is a 1901 watercolour by Frederick T. Penson, depicting a serene landscape under a turbulent sky.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features haystacks, thatched huts, and bare trees enclosed by a fence, set against a dark storm cloud, evoking a sense of calm before or after the storm.
Technique & Style
Penson employed loose, watery brushstrokes to convey the mood of the passing storm, contrasting dark clouds with the lighter tones of the grass and huts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick T. Penson painted quiet, detailed watercolours in the early 1900s, often capturing British landscapes in moody weather. Look for The Passing Storm, a 1901 watercolour where low light picks out every wet leaf…
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