Edward Mitchell Bannister - Approching Storm

      The painting portrays a tranquil pastoral scene poised on the edge of dramatic change. Soft, warm light bathes rolling fields, grazing animals, and scattered trees, creating a sense of harmony between nature and rural life. On the horizon, however, dark clouds gather, and winds begin to stir, introducing tension and movement. Bannister’s delicate brushwork and atmospheric depth emphasize the moment just before the landscape shifts, capturing both serenity and the powerful unpredictability of nature.