Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds 1836

John Constable's "Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds" (1836) depicts a somber woodland scene. A cenotaph, an empty tomb erected to honor the dead, stands in the center of a grove. A solitary stag, with its antlers prominently displayed, walks past the monument, adding to the melancholic atmosphere. The painting is a moving tribute to the renowned artist Sir Joshua Reynolds and exemplifies Constable's talent for capturing the beauty and tranquility of nature. It is currently on display at the National Gallery in London.