A country road with elm trees
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a landscape drawing from the mid-1800s by John Constable. It shows a quiet country road with elm trees lining the horizon. The focus is on that road leading straight into the distance. These late drawings by Constable stand out for their loose, expressive style. The artist’s usual detail is here pared back. But the dark cluster of elms still feels heavy, almost ominous. See how Constable’s late style shifts in mood. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
