Hampstead Heath, Looking Toward Harrow
1821
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1821
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a wide, green hill under a big, cloudy sky. Trees frame the edges, and tiny figures walk along a path near the bottom. Constable painted this spot many times—it was near his home. He worked fast, outside, to catch the exact light and weather of the moment. The quick brushstrokes make the clouds feel like they’re moving. If you like this, look up the technique called *impasto*—thick paint that stands out on the canvas.
