Study of cows at Hampstead
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows four cows resting in a grassy field. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and a pale sky with a distant hill. One cow lies down, another stands with its head up, and the others are scattered around. The painting feels quick, like a snapshot rather than a polished work. The artist focused on light and simple shapes, not details. Next, look up Constable, John (RA) to see how he painted landscapes differently.
