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David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon line. A windmill is visible on the right. The brushstrokes are expressive, capturing movement and texture in the clouds and land. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray. Individuals and oxen are working the land in the foreground. The sky has billowing clouds, reflecting a sense of atmosphere and weather activity.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1832
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper [proof]
Dimensions
4895 × 3005 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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