L'Approche de l'Orage (The Storm's Approach)

1875

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart after Jan van de Cappelle

Associated Names
Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

Artist, French, 1837 - 1880

Jan van de Cappelle

Artist After, Dutch, 1624/1626 - 1679

The image is an etching depicting a view from water level across a body of water. The horizon is approximately in the middle of the composition, with several sailboats visible against the sky. On the left is a larger boat with a sail partially raised, accompanied by a smaller vessel with figures in it. The sky dominates the upper half with swirling clouds, suggesting an impending storm. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black, creating a moody atmosphere. In the distance, lighter patches on the horizon indicate other sailboats and potentially a distant shoreline or pier, enhancing the depth and scale of the view.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.9 x 14.8 cm (4 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
    plate: 15.2 x 18.5 cm (6 x 7 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.6 x 42.8 cm (11 5/8 x 16 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.42.12

  • Series Title

    L'Art (1875)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

René Huyghe; gift to NGA Photo Archives (transferred to DCG in 1994).

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Jan van der Cappelle, pinx.; lower right in plate: J.Jacquemart,sc.; lower center in plate: L'APPROCHE DE L'ORAGE; lower left in plate: L'Art.; lower right in plate: Fçois Liénard.Imp.Paris

Wikidata ID

Q75125059

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