Approaching Storm c. 1820s

"Approaching Storm" by Alvan Fisher (1792-1863) is an oil on canvas painting depicting a picturesque landscape with a dramatic sky. Fisher was a prominent American landscape painter during the early 19th century. The scene is set in a mountainous valley with a cluster of farmhouses in the foreground. The dark, stormy clouds gathering above the mountains add a sense of impending change, drawing the viewer's eye towards the dramatic weather. The painting is a prime example of the Hudson River School, a movement characterized by its romantic and realistic depictions of American landscapes. This style of art, popular in the mid-19th century, aimed to capture the beauty and grandeur of the American wilderness.