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Flatford Mill from the Lock, by John Constable, unspecified, 1810

Flatford Mill from the Lock

John Constable

1810

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

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Overview

Flatford Mill from the Lock is a 1810 unspecified by John Constable, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1810
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a mill and a lock in the foreground. The scene is set in a natural setting, with trees and bushes surrounding the mill and lock. The artist has used a range of colors to depict the scene, from the warm tones of the mill and lock to the cool tones of the surrounding foliage. One interesting detail in the painting is the way the artist has captured the play of light on the water. The ripples on the surface of the water are depicted in a way that gives the impression of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created 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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