It was inheritance from his wife's father that, by making him financially independent, enabled constable (1776-1837) to devote himself exclusively to the unremunerative painting of landscapes. His avowed intent was faithful representation of nature.His work had considerable influence not in England only but also, when exhibited in the Paris Salon, on Landscape painting in France.
The design of the Cornfield depends on a vista seen through groups of trees. The picture is now in the National Gallery.
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