Weymouth Bay (Bowleaze Cove) (c.1816) by John Constable

Weymouth Bay (Bowleaze Cove) - John Constable - c.1816

Artwork Information

TitleWeymouth Bay (Bowleaze Cove)
ArtistJohn Constable
Datec.1816
Mediumoil,board
Dimensions20.3 x 24.7 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationVictoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, UK

About Weymouth Bay (Bowleaze Cove)

The artwork titled “Weymouth Bay (Bowleaze Cove)” is a creation of the celebrated artist John Constable, dating back to approximately 1816. Crafted with oil on board, this piece is a testament to the Romanticism art movement and measures 20.3 x 24.7 cm. It falls under the genre of landscape, as well as sketch and study, and is currently housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, United Kingdom.

This particular work by John Constable captures a dynamic and atmospheric view of Weymouth Bay with Bowleaze Cove in the distance. The brushstrokes are notably loose and expressive, which is characteristic of studies and sketches where the emphasis is often on capturing the moment, rather than detailed precision. The sky appears tumultuous and overcast, suggesting an impending storm or the remnants of one, while the palette is dominated by earthy tones and the dark greys of the storm clouds. A sense of immediacy is conveyed through the rendering of the figures on the shore and the brisk movement of the sea. Constable’s adoration for the natural landscape and his ability to evoke mood and atmosphere are evident in this artwork.

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