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Willy Lott's House, by John Constable, oil, 1802

Willy Lott's House

John Constable

1802

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Willy Lott's House is a 1802 oil by John Constable, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1802
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a house nestled among trees, with a body of water in the foreground. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the house and trees standing out against a cloudy sky. In the distance, another house is visible, adding depth to the composition. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro, a method of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in an image.

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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