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Branch Hill Pond, Hampstead, by John Constable, oil, 1821

Branch Hill Pond, Hampstead

John Constable

1821

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Branch Hill Pond, Hampstead is a 1821 oil by John Constable, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1821 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a pond in the foreground, surrounded by trees and rolling hills. The sky above is a soft blend of blue and pink hues, with clouds scattered across it. In the distance, a few buildings are visible, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise natural scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds this piece in its collection.

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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