The artwork titled “Gathering Storm,” created by the artist Ivan Shishkin in 1884, is an oil painting rendered on canvas. Falling under the Realism art movement, this piece is classified as a landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene yet impending nature scene as storm clouds gather ominously over a vast, verdant landscape. In the foreground, there is a path cutting through lush grasses and wildflowers, which lead the eye towards a dense line of trees and an open field. The sky dominates much of the composition, with a dramatic interplay between the burgeoning storm clouds and the lighter horizon, evoking a powerful sense of mood and atmosphere. Shishkin’s masterful portrayal of the landscape captures the tension and quietude of the moment before a storm, reflecting both natural beauty and meticulous detail characteristic of Realism.
