Flatford Mill 1817

John Constable's 1817 oil painting "Flatford Mill" depicts a picturesque scene of the River Stour in Suffolk, England. The painting showcases the artist's signature style, characterized by its focus on nature, light, and the depiction of everyday rural life. The mill, a prominent feature of the scene, serves as a symbol of the region's economic activity, while the figures working on the river add a sense of human presence. Constable's meticulous brushstrokes and detailed rendering of the landscape bring the scene to life, capturing the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside. This landscape painting is a classic example of Romanticism and the "English landscape" style, and is now housed in the Tate Britain, London.