The artwork “View Across Frenchman`s Bay from Mount Desert Island, After a Squall” was created by Thomas Cole in 1845. It is an oil painting on canvas, part of the Romanticism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 157.5 by 96.5 centimeters. The genre of the artwork is “marina,” and it is currently located at the Cincinnati Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
This dramatic seascape captures the moment following a squall, where sunlight pierces through the remnants of storm clouds, illuminating the tumultuous waters below. In the composition, the rugged coastline of Mount Desert Island is juxtaposed against the vast, dynamic expanse of Frenchman’s Bay. The vivid interplay of light and shadow, a distinctive feature of Cole’s technique, enhances the mood of the scene, as the storm recedes and a sense of serene grandeur emerges. The waves crash against rocky outcrops in the foreground, while a distant sailboat navigates the once-turbulent waters, symbolizing resilience and the timeless power of nature.
