Artwork
L'orage
L'orage is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Georges Jeanniot. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'orage is a woodcut print created by Georges Jeanniot in 1895. It is executed in gray-green on china paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a shepherd and grazing sheep in the foreground, set against a backdrop of dark, stormy clouds. The contrast between the peaceful scene and the ominous weather creates a sense of calm tension.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique and the use of a single, muted color evoke a sense of simplicity and subtlety. The print's style is reminiscent of Impressionist works, with its emphasis on capturing a moment and a mood.
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Artist & collection
A Pastoral
Stevenage
Tahitian Carrying Bananas (Le porteur de fei)
Summer Evening
Shepherd Playing a Flute with Goats
Arcadian Landscape
Pigs in Orchard
Gathering in the Flock
A herd of swine
Untitled
Frédéric Mistral: Mémoires et Recits by Frédéric Mistral: vagabond and monk/ landscape with cows (insert after 160)