Flatford Lock (1810-1811)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Flatford Lock" by John Constable, painted between 1810 and 1811, beautifully captures the serene essence of rural England in the early 19th century. This tranquil scene displays a lock on the River Stour in Suffolk—a familiar setting in many of Constable's works, near where he grew up.In the painting, the viewer's eye is drawn to the calm, reflective waters of the lock, bordered by lush greenery and tall, wind-swept trees. The sky, though prominently clouded, allows hints of blue to peek through, suggesting a breezy English day. To the left, a figure sits on the riverbank, adding a human element to the natural landscape and emphasizing a sense of peaceful coexistence with nature.The soft brushwork and the delicate handling of light and shadow foster an atmosphere of gentle quietude, making "Flatford Lock" not just a visual experience, but also an evocation of the soothing sounds and gentle pace of life along the River Stour.
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John Constable RA was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for revolutionising the genre of landscape painting with his pictures of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home – now known as "Constable Country" – which he invested with an intensity of affection. "I should paint my own places best", he wrote to his friend John Fisher in 1821, "painting is but another word for feeling".