Moody Landscapes
From North Cape
Peder Balke
An atmospheric 19th-century seascape capturing the sublime power of the Norwegian coast through dramatic light and shadow.
Early 19th Century
Romantic atmosphere, neoclassical structure, and early landscape painting with feeling.
Works from the early 1800s balance romantic feeling, classical structure, and a growing sense of atmosphere.
Moody Landscapes
Au Bas-Bréau, à Chailly
Robert Léopold Leprince
A tranquil and atmospheric forest study featuring majestic trees and a rich, earthy palette.
Coastal Classics
From the Harbour in Arendal
Johann Siegwald Dahl
A classic mid-19th-century maritime scene of sailing ships anchored in the tranquil harbor of Arendal.
Coastal Classics
A Waterspout on the Bay of Naples
Thomas Fearnley
A masterful Romantic oil study capturing the raw atmospheric power of a waterspout over the Bay of Naples.
Moody Landscapes
Storm Clouds
Johan Christian Dahl
A dramatic 19th-century cloud study capturing the transient light and movement of an approaching storm.
Moody Landscapes
East Bergholt
John Constable
A moody and atmospheric landscape study of the English countryside by John Constable.