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John Constable, 'The Hay Wain', 1821.
London, The National Gallery.

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John Constable
'The Hay Wain'
1821

These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.

They are produced for the one-day 'Take One Picture' course for primary teachers at the National Gallery.

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