Who painted View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))?

View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage)) was painted by Alphonse Legros in 1874.

Where can I see View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))?

View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage)) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))?

View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage)) is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage)) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))

Alphonse Legros , 1874

View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage)) 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

Alphonse Legros produced the print *View of a Farm Seen in a Storm (La ferme de Brieux (Effet d'orage))* in 1874. Executed in drypoint, with possible etching elements, the work captures a countryside tableau dominated by a turbulent sky. The composition centers on a modest farmhouse, its surroundings bent by wind, while dark, swirling clouds convey the immediacy of an approaching storm.

Subject & Meaning

The dramatic weather serves as a visual metaphor for the Romantic fascination with the sublime and the uncontrollable forces of the natural world.

The image presents a solitary farmstead set against an ominous atmosphere, emphasizing the power of nature over human habitation. Trees lean under gusts, and the building recedes into the gloom, suggesting vulnerability and the transient character of rural life. The dramatic weather serves as a visual metaphor for the Romantic fascination with the sublime and the uncontrollable forces of the natural world.

Technique & Style

Legros employed drypoint’s characteristic incised lines, producing a dense, velvety texture that accentuates the storm’s turbulence. Where the needle’s burr remains, the ink yields deep, rich blacks that model the clouds and wind‑blown foliage. The overall handling—quick, expressive strokes and a limited tonal palette—aligns the print with Romantic sensibilities, favoring mood and movement over precise detail.

History & Provenance

Born in France, Legros moved to London in 1863 and later naturalized as a British citizen, becoming a pivotal figure in the revival of British etching through his teaching. *View of a Farm Seen in a Storm* reflects his mature period, produced after he had established himself as a painter, sculptor, and medalist. The print has circulated among collectors of 19th‑century British prints and appears in several museum holdings.