Artwork

The Old Mill

The Old Mill, by John Constable, oil, 1820
The Old Mill, by John Constable, oil, 1820

The Old Mill is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist John Constable. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Old Mill is an oil painting by John Constable, created in 1820. It is now held at the Walters Art Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape centered around a weathered old mill. A figure is shown bent over in the foreground, possibly working or inspecting something, amidst lush greenery that frames the mill.

Technique & Style

The painting's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, drawing the eye to the mill. Visible brushstrokes give the work a textured quality, enhancing its three-dimensional effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Constable

Artist

John Constable

John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.

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