Artwork
Atlantic Storm
Atlantic Storm is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Myron Kunin Collection of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Atlantic Storm is an 1888 oil painting by John Singer Sargent, depicting a turbulent sea scene with a small boat and two figures amidst large waves and a dynamic sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the intensity of a stormy ocean, with a small boat and its occupants set against the vast, turbulent water, evoking themes of human presence within natural power.
Technique & Style
Sargent employed chiaroscuro to create strong light and dark contrasts, enhancing the dramatic and three-dimensional effect of the waves and the overall stormy atmosphere, aligning with American Impressionist emphasis on light and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1888, Atlantic Storm is part of Sargent's travel-inspired oeuvre. It is currently held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
Museum
Myron Kunin Collection of American Art
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