John ConstableBritish, 1776–1837Flatford Mill from a Lock on the Stour
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the painting
This shows the mill that belonged to John Constable's father. It is a study for a painting exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1812. Constable deleted the figure at the left - a man opening the lock gates - in the final composition. Constable recalled: 'I associate my "careless boyhood" to all that lies on the banks of the Stour'.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 135-1888
What it shows
In the catalog
Comings and goings
Not on view at present
Victoria and Albert Museum · Oct 8, 2026 — now · Verified
Whether it was on view is unknown
Victoria and Albert Museum · Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026 · Unconfirmed
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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