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The image displays a riverside scene with a mid to upper horizon line. Small houses and trees line the horizon. In the foreground, two figures rest near a wooden structure by the water. Large trees on the left and right add dynamism. The brushstrokes show texture, movement, and contrast. The color palette consists of rich browns and earthy tones. The scene creates a harmonious blend of natural elements in a pastoral landscape.
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The image displays a riverside scene with a mid to upper horizon line. Small houses and trees line the horizon. In the foreground, two figures rest near a wooden structure by the water. Large trees on the left and right add dynamism. The brushstrokes show texture, movement, and contrast. The color palette consists of rich browns and earthy tones. The scene creates a harmonious blend of natural elements in a pastoral landscape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Lock on the Stour

David Lucas after John Constable

Date
probably 1830
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
sheet: 33.2 × 42 cm (13 1/16 × 16 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.46.18
Credit line
Paul Mellon Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Landscape
  • Seated figure
  • Bridge
  • River
  • House

NGA object ID 55392. 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.