The artwork “Landscape: Boys Fishing” is an oil painting on canvas created by John Constable in 1813. Measuring 101.6 x 125.8 cm, this piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and depicts a serene landscape scene. This painting can be found at Anglesea Abbey in Lode, UK. The genre of the artwork is landscape.
The artwork portrays a tranquil, rural setting, with two boys fishing by a placid body of water. In the background, a charming, thatched-roof cottage is nestled among lush greenery and towering trees. The scene is completed with a path leading to a wooden bridge, and a clear blue sky interspersed with soft, cotton-white clouds, which together convey a peaceful and bucolic atmosphere. The use of light and shadow in the painting enhances the natural beauty of the landscape, capturing a moment of serene simplicity and the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.