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Landscape with trees and clouds, by John Constable, watercolor, 1820

Landscape with trees and clouds

John Constable

1820

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with trees and clouds is a 1820 watercolor by John Constable, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a soft, misty landscape with rolling hills and a few dark trees. The sky is pale and cloudy, blending into the earthy tones below. Light brushstrokes make the scene feel airy and quiet, like a foggy morning. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the colors muted and the edges fuzzy. This style was common in the early 1800s for quick outdoor sketches. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil and watercolour drawing from 1820 by Constable portrays a landscape featuring trees and clouds.

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About the artist

Portrait of John Constable
Artist

John Constable

John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.

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