Mill near Brighton

David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene with a large windmill slightly off-center. The horizon is low, with structures and foliage obscuring it. The windmill reaches up into the cloud-filled sky. The brushstrokes or etching lines are expressive, with dark tonalities creating a dramatic atmosphere. The color palette is primarily brown and sepia. A figure is visible on a winding path leading towards the windmill and a small house among trees and shrubs. The background shows swirling clouds in the sky.