Francis Danby

Francis Danby (1793–1861) was an Irish Romantic painter known for his dramatic landscapes and visionary scenes. Influenced by the Sublime movement, his works often depicted grand, atmospheric settings with intense light and shadow contrasts. Danby gained fame with paintings like Sunset at Sea after a Storm and The Deluge, showcasing his mastery of color and emotion. Though he faced personal and financial struggles, his work left a lasting impact on 19th-century landscape painting.