What did Constable primarily paint?
Landscapes
Portraits
Still life
Abstracts
Answer
Landscapes were Constable's primary subject matter. He sought to capture the changing moods and atmospheric conditions of the English countryside, particularly the area around his home in Suffolk. Constable's landscapes are characterized by their naturalism, use of light and shadow, and attention to detail. He was a pioneer of the plein air painting technique, which involved painting outdoors to capture the true colors and light of the landscape.
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