The Hay Wain

This charming farm scene is typical of the romantic painting for which John Constable was known. A small river with a horse-drawn cart sits in the foreground, while across the meadow in the distance on the right, is a group of haymakers at work.

Creator: John Constable

Date: 1821

Original Medium: Oil on canvas

Original Size: 130.2 x 185.4 cm

Location: National Gallery London