A cottage and water-mill at Bignor
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene. A small house sits on a hill, surrounded by trees. Below it, a water mill sits by a river, with a bridge nearby. The sky is soft with light blue and white strokes. The colors are mostly muted greens, browns, and grays. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement. This style was common in the Romanticism movement. Look up Constable, John (RA) next to see more of his work.
