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The image displays a pastoral landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is positioned about a third from the top, creating depth. In the distance, there are low trees and a faint building or windmill. The brushstrokes are soft and flow naturally. The color scheme is monochromatic, ranging from greys to blacks. A path with figures and horses leads into the scene. Fields and trees create a patchwork effect.
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The image displays a pastoral landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is positioned about a third from the top, creating depth. In the distance, there are low trees and a faint building or windmill. The brushstrokes are soft and flow naturally. The color scheme is monochromatic, ranging from greys to blacks. A path with figures and horses leads into the scene. Fields and trees create a patchwork effect.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Autumnal Sunset

David Lucas after John Constable

Date
in or after 1830
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
sheet: 33.3 × 42.2 cm (13 1/8 × 16 5/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.46.14
Credit line
Paul Mellon Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Landscape
  • Tree
  • Horse
  • Country landscape
  • Figures

NGA object ID 55388. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.