Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery from Pictures Painted by John Constable, R.A.: Dell in the Woods of Helmingham Park, Suffolk

1830

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery from Pictures Painted by John Constable, R.A.: Dell in the Woods of Helmingham Park, Suffolk is a 1830 by David Lucas, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: David Lucas
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, shadowy wood with a small bridge in the center. Tall trees crowd around, their branches twisting overhead. The ground is rough and uneven, with patches of light breaking through the leaves. A path leads to the bridge, where a faint figure stands. The artist used deep blacks and soft whites to create a moody, quiet scene. The title says it’s from Helmingham Park in Suffolk, England. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.