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Flatford Mill from the Lock
Flatford Mill from the Lock is an unspecified painting by John Constable. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
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Overview
Flatford Mill from the Lock is a painting by John Constable, created in 1810. It is now held at the Clark Art Institute.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a mill and lock in the foreground, surrounded by trees and foliage. The scene conveys a sense of natural tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color captures the contrast between the warm tones of the mill and lock and the cool tones of the surrounding environment. The depiction of light on the water's surface creates a sense of movement.
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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…
