Who created "Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset"?

Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset was created by John Constable in 1821-1822.

When was "Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset" created?

This artwork was created 1821-1822.

What medium is "Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset"?

Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset is oil on paper on canvas.

Is "Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset" in the public domain?

Yes, Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset

John Constable

1821-1822

Medium

oil on paper on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 20.3 × 27.3 cm (8 × 10 3/4 in.) framed: 33.97 × 41.91 × 8.57 cm (13 3/8 × 16 1/2 × 3 3/8 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CAB

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Louise Mellon in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Accession Number

1998.20.1

About the Artist

John Constable · 1776–1837

John Constable (1776-1837) was an English landscape painter whose naturalistic depictions of the Suffolk countryside revolutionized landscape painting and established him, alongside J.M.W. Turner, as one of England's greatest artists. His work pioneered the direct observation of nature that would later influence the French Barbizon school and, ultimately, Impressionism. Born in East Bergholt, Suf...

Cloud Study: Stormy Sunset

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