Thursday, July 29, 2010

Postcard Friendship Friday




Wivenhoe Park, Essex
John Constable (1776-1837)


A birthday postcard for Vinny sent by his brother, Carl, and sister-in-law, Grace.

10 comments:

Snap said...

Lovely painting!!

Dorincard said...

Peaceful...A good place for Ivanhoe's wife.

Aimee said...

It seems so calm and serene. I'd like to go there and escape the current craziness of my life right now! :)

Mary said...

Love Constable's paintings. Beautiful postcard.

Postcardy said...

Lovely clouds. Constable was known for his clouds.

Joy said...

Beautiful scene, I feel I could just walk into it. One of Constable's perfect compositions.

Aimee Dars said...

Wonderful scene! I love the cows!

Irene said...

Lovely country side view.

Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...

It's now the location for the University of Essex. I wonder if Constable is turning in his grave?

Linda said...

Idyllic, beautiful.

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