Realism
Approaching Thunder Storm
by Martin Johnson Heade, 1859
Approaching Thunder Storm (1859) is a marine art painting by Martin Johnson Heade, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Martin Johnson Heade
- Year
- 1859
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Approaching Thunder Storm by Martin Johnson Heade (1859) depicts sea, sky, cloud, boat, landscape painting, coast. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Your ArtLogia Approaching Thunder Storm is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904) was an American painter associated with Realism. Works by Martin Johnson Heade hang in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904)
Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904) was an American painter associated with Realism. Works by Martin Johnson Heade hang in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
More by Martin Johnson HeadeQuestions
Is this Approaching Thunder Storm reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Approaching Thunder Storm is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Approaching Thunder Storm?
The original by Martin Johnson Heade (1859) is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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