Lake Constance after a thunderstorm by Walter G. Allgöwer

About "Lake Constance after a thunderstorm"

by Walter G. Allgöwer

About the artwork

The picture shows a scene that radiates both tranquillity and renewal. On the shores of Lake Constance, after a powerful spring thunderstorm, the world lies in a moment of stillness, in which nature recovers and unfolds anew. The dark rain clouds that were still hanging menacingly over the lake a moment ago are slowly receding, as if restoring calm to the land. A gentle ray of sunshine fights its way through the cloud cover and bathes the landscape in a soft, golden light.
In the foreground stands a single, vibrant green tree, symbolising the freshness and life of spring. Its leaves are still glistening from the rain, while a few drops are lost in the air. Next to the tree are two empty park benches, inviting the viewer to pause for a moment. These benches are like silent witnesses to the spectacle of nature, waiting for someone to sit down and enjoy the beauty of this moment.
Lake Constance itself reflects the sky, with the last waves of the storm gradually ebbing away and the water calming down. In the distance, the horizon stretches out where Friedrichshafen lies, nestled in the peaceful landscape of the Lake Constance district. It is a moment of contemplation and reflection, in which nature shows that a new beginning awaits after every storm. Here, in Baden-Württemberg, on the shores of Lake Constance, spring can be felt in all its vigour.