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The Storm

William Etty (1787–1849)

Manchester Art Gallery

The Storm

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Dramatic storm at sea, based on Psalm 22 of the Old Testament. The semi-nude figures of a man and woman cling to one another as their vessel is thrown about by the tempestuous sea. The man kneels with his left arm wrapped around the waist of the woman, and his right arm holds onto an oar; the woman leans towards the man with both arms wrapped around his neck and chest; the pair turn their heads towards an enormous wave rising above. The painting uses shades of brown and white to depict the storm.

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Title

The Storm

Date

1829–1830

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 91 x W 104.5 cm

Accession number

1882.4

Acquisition method

transferred from the Royal Manchester Institution, 1882

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Unsigned.

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William Etty

1787–1849

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