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Mill near Colchester

in or after 1846

David Lucas after John Constable

Associated Names

David Lucas

Artist, British, 1802 - 1881

John Constable

Artist After, British, 1776 - 1837

The image shows a landscape view with a low horizon line. Distant trees and structures are visible. Expressive brushstrokes depict clouds and water with movement. The color palette is primarily dark brown and black on a light beige background. Closest to the viewer are vegetation and a possible structure like a mill or cottage. The sky is expansive with swirling clouds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint [progress proof]
Credit Line

Paul Mellon Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 28.2 × 37.5 cm (11 1/8 × 14 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1975.46.28
Catalogue Raisonné

Shirley 1930, no. 50, State o?

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

Shirley, Andrew. The Published Mezzotints of David Lucas after John Constable, R.A.. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1930.

Wikidata ID

Q65567701

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