“A Storm Is on the Water Now” is an artwork created by Grandma Moses in 1947, belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece is classified under the genre of landscape painting.
The artwork depicts a dramatic scene set against a body of water, with a storm rising on the horizon. In the foreground, two white horses gallop energetically, juxtaposed against dark, towering trees and a serene farmhouse nestled among them. The water in the middle ground reflects the agitated weather, while the sky above is foreboding, emphasizing the impending storm. The composition is both vibrant and dynamic, characteristic of Moses’ distinct style, which captures simple, rural life in a direct yet evocative manner. The colors are bold and the brushwork straightforward, encapsulating the essence of naïve art with its unpretentious, heartfelt expression.
