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Salisbury Cathedral

David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a river running through the center of the scene, with trees and a church with a tall spire on the horizon underneath dramatic clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing textures in the foliage and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia and charcoal. A figure is seen fishing by the riverbank, with a fence leading towards the church spire in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1831
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
4724 × 3412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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