TW427269 A Gleam before the Storm, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by East, Alfred (1849-1913); 122x151.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This scene shows a field of corn that has ripened in the field during August. However, now it seems that a summer storm is threatening the crop before it can be harvested. In this painting, Alfred East has explored the effect of sunshine breaking through clouds, creating pools of light amongst shade. He has also created decorative combinations of green and gold. In addition, vertical tree trunks form a pattern against the horizontal bands of landscape;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright.