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c. 1810-1812

Landscape with a River

John Constable

English, 1776 - 1837

Constable’s oil sketches can be divided into two groups: small-scale notations, or studies, painted outdoors on modest pieces of paper or canvas; and large studio sketches noted for their rough handling and loose brushwork. This study was executed quickly and sought to capture elements of the weather, landscape, and sky.

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John Constable, Landscape with a River, c. 1810-1812 | Philadelphia Art Museum