Stormy Weather c. 1920s

"Stormy Weather" is a photogravure, a printmaking process that uses a photographic image to create an etched plate, created by Percival Gaskell in the 1920s. The image showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, with a landscape scene of a body of water under a stormy sky. Gaskell’s skill in creating atmospheric depth through the use of light and shadow is evident in the way the clouds, mountains, and water are rendered, with a focus on the dramatic and beautiful impact of a stormy sky. This piece is a great example of Pictorialism, a photographic style that emerged in the late 19th century, emphasizing artistic expression over photographic accuracy.