Artwork
Studies of Two Ploughs
Studies of Two Ploughs is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist John Constable. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Studies of Two Ploughs is a painting by John Constable, created in 1814.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two ploughs, one in the foreground with detailed features such as wheels and a ploughshare, and a less detailed one in the background. The work appears to be a study of the ploughs, focusing on their form and texture.
Technique & Style
The ploughs are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture, suggesting a careful observation of the subjects.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
