The Mill Stream 1791 - 1837

"The Mill Stream" is an oil sketch by John Constable, known for his landscapes of the English countryside. The painting depicts a small mill building nestled along a river, with the water reflected in the cloudy sky above. Trees frame the scene, their branches reaching into the water. This sketch, created in 1837, demonstrates Constable's meticulous attention to detail, creating a picturesque and intimate depiction of rural England. This work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the artist's fascination with light, atmosphere, and the natural world.