Tempestuous Collection

Iced cupcakes stacked to form a tower

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Montana de Oro, San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Montana de Oro, San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 2022. Pacific Ocean waves crashing against the bluffs at Montana de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo, California, USA

Frithjof kills two ocean trolls, 1826 (oil on canvas)
6262845 Frithjof kills two ocean trolls, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Carl Peter (1794-1876); 86x115 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Scene from the Antiquary, 19th century (engraving)
6199977 Scene from the Antiquary, 19th century (engraving) by Forrest, William (1805-89); 17.2x25.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Tempestuous Sea Ridden By M.J.Kinane York 2 May Festival York Racecourse, York, England 15 May 2005 Date: 15 May 2005

A Stormy Day in Lofoten, 1886 (oil on canvas)
476833 A Stormy Day in Lofoten, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 43.5 x 33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: En stormdag i Lofoten)

Miranda - The Tempest, 1916 (oil on canvas)
876439 Miranda - The Tempest, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 100.4x137.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Rainstorm over the Sea, c. 1824-28 (oil on paper laid on canvas)
PHD323 Rainstorm over the Sea, c.1824-28 (oil on paper laid on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 22.2x31 cm; Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK; English, out of copyright

La Vague, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3709439 La Vague, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Calais Harbour, 1875 (etching)
6198441 Calais Harbour, 1875 (etching) by Haden, Francis Seymour (1818-1910); 58.4x82.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; British

The Sea, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
3614096 The Sea, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 50.8x61 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Tantallon Castle, 1869 (w / c)
6200708 Tantallon Castle, 1869 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 38.7x64 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Ship in a Storm, 1841 (oil on canvas)
1079404 Ship in a Storm, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851); 45.7 A-- 68.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Tempest, c. 1908 (marble)
3526069 The Tempest, c.1908 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 34.6 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Ships at Sea in a Stiff Wind, 1838 (oil on panel)
5888687 Ships at Sea in a Stiff Wind, 1838 (oil on panel) by Djixhoorn, Pieter Arnout (1810-1839); 49.8x62.7 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Christ Asleep during the Tempest, ca. 1853. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Christ Asleep during the Tempest, ca. 1853

A stormy Scotia Sea
A storm in the Scotia Sea along the southern coastline of South Georgia Island

A Stormy Sky

The last sea storms, rescuing the passengers of a French liner lying on the coast of Asia Minor
XIR661381 The last sea storms, rescuing the passengers of a French liner lying on the coast of Asia Minor, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The Elements by C. Stanfield, R. A. 1793-1867, English Marine Painter; a Magnificent
The Elements by C. Stanfield, R.A. 1793-1867, English Marine Painter; a Magnificent City has its Superb Temples Consumed by Fire

Port on a Stormy Day, 1835 (oil on canvas)
XYC173656 Port on a Stormy Day, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 33x46 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Cloud Study Study of Altocumulus Clouds back: Sept r 13th one o clock
Cloud Study Study of Altocumulus Clouds back: " Sept r 13th one o clock. Silent wind at North West, which became tempestuous in the afternoon, with rain all the night following."

The Elements by C. Stanfield, R. A. 1793-1867, English Marine Painter; a Magnificent
The Elements by C. Stanfield, R.A. 1793-1867, English Marine Painter; a Magnificent City has its Superb Temples Consumed by Fire

Emigrant Ship at sea in a Gale, 1887
Engraving showing an emigrant ship, en route to Australia, lurching in tempestuous seas

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"Captivating Chaos: Exploring the Tempestuous Nature of Life" Indulging in a sweet escape, iced cupcakes provide a momentary respite from life's tempestuous twists and turns. As we savor each bite, our taste buds dance amidst the stormy flavors that mirror the unpredictability of existence. In Nichiren Calming the Storm, Utagawa Kuniyoshi captures an ancient tale where even deities struggle against nature's fury. The artwork reminds us that even in moments of turmoil, there is always hope for tranquility to prevail. Frithjof's heroic act resonates with those who face their own battles against formidable adversaries. In killing two ocean trolls depicted on canvas in 1826, he symbolizes triumph over adversity and conquering one's inner demons amidst turbulent seas. The engraving Scene from the Antiquary transports us back to a time when mysterious tales unfolded amid tumultuous settings. It serves as a reminder that within chaos lies hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Nature itself becomes an embodiment of tempestuousness through artworks like Tempestuous Sea and A Stormy Day in Lofoten. These masterpieces capture the raw power and beauty found within raging waves and darkened skies—reminding us of both nature's awe-inspiring force and its capacity for serenity once calmed. Miranda - The Tempest portrays Shakespearean drama on canvas; her delicate figure stands resilient against swirling winds—a testament to human strength amidst life’s storms. Rainstorm over the Sea showcases how artists can encapsulate fleeting moments of atmospheric turbulence onto paper laid on canvas—an ephemeral glimpse into nature’s capricious moods frozen forevermore. La Vague takes us into Edouard Manet’s world where crashing waves become metaphors for emotional upheaval—a vivid portrayal of life’s relentless surges that evoke both fear and fascination simultaneously.