Approaching Storm by Louis Eilshemius is an expressive and moody landscape that captures the tension of nature before a storm. Eilshemius was known for his mystical and often surreal landscapes, and this painting reflects his emotional engagement with nature. The dark, turbulent clouds fill the sky, creating a sense of impending doom, while the landscape below is bathed in an eerie light.

Eilshemius’ loose, gestural brushstrokes give the scene a sense of movement and energy, as if the storm is already beginning to sweep across the land. The painting conveys a sense of foreboding and mystery, typical of Eilshemius’ atmospheric works.