Ohio Thunder Storm c. 1935

"Ohio Thunder Storm" is a 1935 print by American artist Walter Dubois Richards (1907-2006). The artwork depicts a rural scene with a house and barn illuminated by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. The scene is rendered in a realistic style using a variety of light and dark tones. The use of shading and detail gives the viewer a sense of the power of the storm, while the placement of the figures and objects creates a sense of tension and anticipation. The artwork was created in a period of intense social and political change and might reflect a shift in public perception toward rural landscapes.