Who painted Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps?

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps was painted by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1812.

Where can I see Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps?

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps is held by National Gallery.

Artwork

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps is an oil painting by Joseph Mallord William Turner. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps is an oil painting by J. M. W. Turner, depicting a dramatic Alpine snowstorm.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Hannibal's army navigating a treacherous mountain landscape during a snowstorm, with the figures struggling in the foreground and snow-covered peaks in the background.

Technique & Style

Turner's use of light and color conveys turmoil and energy, with bold brushstrokes and chiaroscuro adding to the dramatic effect.

History & Provenance

First exhibited in 1812, the painting was bequeathed to the nation and later acquired by the National Gallery in London in 1856; it is now held by the Tate Gallery.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.

Museum

National Gallery

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