Who painted Tornado (Le typhon)?

Tornado (Le typhon) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see Tornado (Le typhon)?

Tornado (Le typhon) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tornado (Le typhon)?

Tornado (Le typhon) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Tornado (Le typhon)

Alphonse Legros , 1874

Tornado (Le typhon) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Tornado (Le typhon) is a drypoint print created by Alphonse Legros in 1874. Legros was a French-born artist who later settled in Britain, where he contributed to the British etching revival.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic tornado scene, with a swirling vortex of wind and clouds lifting people and debris. A woman clutching a child is central to the composition, surrounded by bending and breaking trees and a dark, turbulent sky.

Technique & Style

Legros employed sharp, jagged lines to convey the force of the storm, characteristic of the Romantic movement's emphasis on dramatic natural phenomena. The use of stark, linear contrasts in drypoint technique enhances the raw power of the scene.

Context

Tornado (Le typhon) is associated with the Romantic movement, which often explored the emotional and expressive potential of dramatic natural events.