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Study of a Cart with Two Horses, by John Constable, unspecified, 1814

Study of a Cart with Two Horses

John Constable

1814

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Study of a Cart with Two Horses is a 1814 unspecified 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 rustic cart with two horses, one brown and one black, standing side by side. The cart is positioned on the left side of the image, with the horses facing to the right. The horses are adorned with red and white harnesses, and the cart features a large wheel with a wooden frame. The background of the painting is a deep, rich brown color, which provides a striking contrast to the lighter tones of the cart and horses. The overall effect is one of warmth and rustic charm, evoking a sense of a rural landscape. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to check out 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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