Artwork

Storm at Sea

Storm at Sea, by Thorvald Simeon Niss, ink, 1901
Storm at Sea, by Thorvald Simeon Niss, ink, 1901

Storm at Sea is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thorvald Simeon Niss. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Storm at Sea is an etching created by Thorvald Simeon Niss in 1901.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a turbulent sea, with dark waves clashing and wind-whipped foam, set against a foreboding sky with swirling clouds. The scene conveys a sense of intense energy and drama.

Technique & Style

Niss employed bold, expressive lines and a muted color palette to heighten the tension and drama of the scene, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.

Context

The etching reflects the artistic themes of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and the power of nature.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.