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From the first sketch to the final varnish, The Gust of Wind is made by hand. Based on Jean-Francois Millet's original. This romantic oil painting wall decor is crafted on artist-grade canvas for anyone who wants fine art oil painting with the character of an original.
1871-73
Oil on canvas
90.5 x 117.5 cm
The Davies Sisters Collection.
Set on the windswept peninsula of La Hague which juts out into the English Channel, west of Cherbourg, this scene may recall a violent October storm which wrought havoc at Millet's native Gruchy when he was a boy. Although painted in 1871-73, this work reveals the enduring impact of Romanticism. The British painter Sickert was profoundly moved by it, observing: 'I doubt if any modern but Millet would ever have thought of selecting the moment when a tree has been torn up by the roots, and is in the act of falling ... the whole terrifying object is painted at the brief moment when it is silhouetted, free, against the sky ... in a dip behind the rising ground, a shepherd, hurled by the hurricane, rather than running, is trying to save his flock. The divergent scurry of the terrified sheep, half hidden like vessels, partly set behind the horizon of a stormy sea, is an astonishing artifice of mystery and terror'. Formerly in the distinguished collection of Henri Rouart, this work was purchased by Margaret Davies in 1937.
Our artists reproduce this fine art composition in oil on canvas by hand, preserving the tonal range that makes fine art oil painting so sought after for a gallery wall.
Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.
For gallery wall art that does not feel generic, a painted fine art canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular fine art oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.
Order The Gust of Wind as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting romantic character to your gallery wall. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 24 in | $68.48 |
| 24 X 36 in | $106.48 |
| 30 X 40 in | $146.98 |
| 36 X 48 in | $195.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $379.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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