Charles François DaubignyFrench, 1817–1878Approaching Storm
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Approaching Storm” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1973.163
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
In the life of Charles François Daubigny
The whole life1843
Settles in Barbizon to work from nature
Daubigny initially painted in a more traditional style, but this changed after 1843, when he settled in Barbizon to work outdoors, directly from nature.
1843
Death of his father and first teacher
The artist's father, Edmé-François Daubigny (1789–1843), died; together with Daubigny's uncle, the miniaturist Pierre Daubigny, he had introduced his son to art at an early age.
9 June 1846
Son born: Karl Daubigny
