1826
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Windmill near Brighton is a 1826 oil by John Constable, depicting Windmill, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a windmill in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a hazy, blue sky. The windmill's white walls and dark blades are prominent, while the surrounding landscape is depicted in earthy tones. A closer look reveals the texture of the brushstrokes, which add depth to the scene. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the windmill. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up "impasto".
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
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