Autumnal Sunset

David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a pastoral landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is positioned about a third from the top, creating depth. In the distance, there are low trees and a faint building or windmill. The brushstrokes are soft and flow naturally. The color scheme is monochromatic, ranging from greys to blacks. A path with figures and horses leads into the scene. Fields and trees create a patchwork effect.