William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905). <em>Calm Before a Storm, Newport</em>, ca. 1874. Transparent and opaque watercolor on cream, moderately thick, moderately textured wove paper, 8 13/16 x 13 9/16 in. (22.4 x 34.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Dick S. Ramsay Fund, 74.30.2 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 74.30.2.jpg)

Calm Before a Storm, Newport

Artist:William Trost Richards

Medium: Transparent and opaque watercolor on cream, moderately thick, moderately textured wove paper

Dates:ca. 1874

Dimensions: 8 13/16 x 13 9/16 in. (22.4 x 34.4 cm) Frame: 16 3/8 x 21 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (41.6 x 54 x 3.8 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Exhibitions:

Brushed with Light: American Landscape Watercolors from the Collection
Masters of Color and Light: Homer, Sargent and the American Watercolor Movement

Accession Number: 74.30.2

Image: 74.30.2.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum