Artwork
Springtime Storm
Springtime Storm is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Wilhelm Laage. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Springtime Storm is a colour woodcut print created by Wilhelm Laage in 1899 on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a stormy night scene with a lit church and a figure walking in the foreground. The church's interior light contrasts with the dark, turbulent sky, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The figure's face is obscured, adding to the sense of mystery.
Technique & Style
Laage employed thick black lines to achieve a textured effect, reminiscent of a sketch. The woodcut technique, which involves carving a design into wood, is evident in the print's bold, expressive lines and contrasting colours.
Artist & collection
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