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Spring: East Bergholt Common, by John Constable, oil, 1814

Spring: East Bergholt Common

John Constable

1814

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Spring: East Bergholt Common is a 1814 oil by John Constable, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1814
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape of East Bergholt Common in the spring. The scene features a vast open field with a few trees scattered in the distance, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a figure is seen walking towards the right side of the canvas. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes adding to the overall effect. The color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the scene. The painting's tranquil atmosphere invites the viewer to step into the idyllic world of East Bergholt Common. If you're interested in exploring more works by the same artist, consider looking 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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