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S1E6:The Hay Wain by John Constable

The World's Greatest Paintings

6 Jun 2020TV-PG

At first glance it appears to be a scene of bucolic splendor. But John Constable’s Hay Wain has hidden, radical depths. Now considered one of the most beloved English paintings of all time, it was shunned initially and first found fame in France where it inspired a plethora of young artists. But how is this seemingly serene countryside scene seething with non-conformity?