Clouds over Olana

The artwork Clouds over Olana is a painting created by Frederic Edwin Church in 1872. Currently housed at the Olana State Historic Site, the painting is an oil on canvas and measures 20.2 x 30.3 inches.

The painting depicts a dramatic cloudscape over a verdant landscape. The sky is filled with large, billowing clouds painted in hues of pink, orange, and purple, capturing the warm glow of the setting sun. The lower portion of the painting shows a silhouette of a hill with trees, and a small structure, possibly a house or a church, is nestled amongst the foliage. The overall effect is one of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty, characteristic of Church's renowned landscape paintings.