Flatford Mill by James Underwood
In Dedham Vale (“Constable country”), this 18th century watermill was bought by the Constable family and eventually inherited by John Constable’s father. The millstone was powered by two waterwheels inside the building. Water from the River Stour flowed through two arches into culverts to turn the wheels. Ink, watercolour and gouache on Bockingford cold-pressed paper.
About the Artist
James Underwood
Other than sketching on agenda papers during tedious committee meetings, I started drawing and painting only after several years in retirement. Then, almost 70 years old, I first attended an art course. Still so much to learn, thankfully! — “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is…
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