the site hay wain painted, tourist destination, in 2010.
it considerably better received in france praised théodore géricault. painting caused sensation when exhibited other works constable @ 1824 paris salon (it has been suggested inclusion of constable s paintings in exhibition tribute géricault, died year). in exhibition, hay wain singled out gold medal awarded charles x of france, cast of incorporated picture s frame. works constable in exhibition inspired new generation of french painters, including eugène delacroix.
sold @ exhibition 3 other constables dealer john arrowsmith, hay wain brought england dealer, d. t. white; sold mr. young resided in ryde on isle of wight. there painting came attention of collector henry vaughan , painter charles robert leslie. on death of friend mr. young, vaughan bought painting former s estate; in 1886 presented national gallery in london, still hangs today. in vaughan bequeathed full-scale oil sketch hay wain, made palette knife, south kensington museum (now victoria , albert museum).
the hay wain voted second popular painting in british gallery, second turner s fighting temeraire, in 2005 poll organised bbc radio 4 s today programme. on 28 june 2013 protester, reported connected fathers 4 justice, glued photograph of young boy painting while on display @ national gallery. work not permanently damaged.
it has been suggested reason wagon stopping @ ford allow river water cool horses legs , soak wheels. in hot dry weather, wooden wheels shrink away metal rims. wetting wheels reduced shrinkage , kept outer metal band in place.
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