John Constable

John Constable (1776-1837) was an English landscape painter and one of the most important artists of the Romantic era. Constable's paintings were characterized by their naturalism and attention to detail, as well as his use of light and atmosphere to create a sense of place and mood. He was particularly interested in capturing the English countryside, and his works often depicted scenes of pastoral tranquility, such as hayfields and riverbanks. Constable's paintings had a profound influence on the development of Impressionism and other modern art movements, and he is now considered one of the most important landscape painters in the history of Western art. Some of his most famous works include "The Hay Wain" and "Dedham Vale."