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East Bergholt Common, View toward the Rectory, by John Constable, unspecified, 1813

East Bergholt Common, View toward the Rectory

John Constable

1813

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

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Overview

East Bergholt Common, View toward the Rectory is a 1813 unspecified by John Constable, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1813
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a field in the foreground and trees in the background. The sky is cloudy, with some blue visible through the clouds. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of green and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.

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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