The Coming Storm by George Inness. A vast green meadow with grazing cattle sits beneath a heavy, dark storm cloud that dominates the upper half of the composition.

The Coming Storm

George Inness

1878 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic landscape capturing the tense atmospheric energy of an approaching storm over a quiet pastoral field.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1878 by the American master George Inness, this work is a quintessential example of Tonalism. It masterfully balances the looming, dark drama of a summer storm with the vibrant, sun-drenched green of the valley below, creating a scene that is both restless and grounded in the beauty of the natural world.