Artwork
Autumnal Sunset
Autumnal Sunset is an unspecified painting by John Constable. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Autumnal Sunset is a painting by John Constable, created in 1812. It is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape at sunset, with a warm yellow and orange sky and dark clouds. Figures in the foreground, dressed in period clothing, are shown walking in a field and carrying baskets, possibly gathering produce.
Technique & Style
The work features a peaceful atmosphere, achieved through the use of warm colors and a balanced composition, with trees and bushes on one side and a field on the other.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for revolutionising the genre of landscape painting with his pictures of Dedham Vale, the area on the…
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