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Noon

David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a vast sky filled with dramatic clouds. A shepherd with sheep is visible on a grassy slope, with a large tree to the right. The scenery extends to fields and vegetation leading to the distant horizon. Brushstrokes are fluid and textured, especially in the clouds and foliage. The color palette is composed of sepia tones, creating a nostalgic and timeless effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
4144 × 3152 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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