Bignor Park, Sussex

Bignor Park, Sussex

John Constable

10

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet country house surrounded by trees and rolling hills. The sky is soft and cloudy, with light blue and white strokes. In front of the house, a small stream winds through the grass, and a few flowers peek out near the water. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture the light and mood of the scene. The colors are muted, with greens and blues blending into the distance. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.

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