Cloud Study by John Constable

Printed on premium quality (230gsm) paper and features outstanding color and a high level of detail. This 12" x 18" art print is made in the USA and suitable for framing. The print includes a white border to allow for future matting and framing.

John Constable was an English Romantic painter, born in 1776 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England. He is best known for his landscape paintings, which are characterized by their warm colors, soft lighting, and depiction of rural scenes. Constable's love of the countryside and its people is evident in his paintings, which often feature rolling hills, meandering rivers, and picturesque villages. He was particularly interested in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere on the natural world, and his paintings often convey a sense of serenity and tranquility. Constable's artistic training began at a young age, when he was taught by his father, a miller and amateur artist. He later attended the Royal Academy Schools in London, where he studied under the tutelage of Thomas Girtin and J.M.W. Turner. Constable's early work was heavily influenced by the Old Masters, such as Claude Lorrain and Rembrandt, but he eventually developed his own unique style that emphasized the beauty and simplicity of nature. His most famous works include "The Hay Wain" (1821), "The Leaping Horse" (1825), and "Flatford Mill" (1817). Constable's paintings have been widely admired for their timeless quality and their ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a simpler, more peaceful era. Today, he is considered one of the greatest British artists of all time, and his work continues to inspire artists and art lovers around the world.