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A Windmill on the Downs near Brighton, by John Constable, unspecified, 1824

A Windmill on the Downs near Brighton

John Constable

1824

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

A Windmill on the Downs near Brighton is a 1824 unspecified by John Constable, depicting Windmill, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1824
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a windmill on a hill near Brighton, with a few buildings in the background. The windmill's large blades are prominent, and the sky above is filled with clouds. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with rolling hills and a few trees scattered about. In the foreground, the windmill stands out against the backdrop of the hills and sky. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the scene, from the warm tones of the buildings to the cool blues of the sky. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up John Constable.

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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