Artwork
Landscape (The Lock)
Landscape (The Lock) is an oil painting by the Romanticist artist John Constable. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 879
- Credit line
- Henry Field Memorial Collection
About this work
Overview
Landscape (The Lock) is an oil on canvas painting created by John Constable around 1822. It is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape centered on a lock, highlighting the artist's interest in everyday life and the natural world. The lock is a focal point, surrounded by trees and water.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Constable's attention to detail, particularly in the way light interacts with the water and surrounding foliage, reflecting his focus on capturing the subtleties of nature.
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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…
