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Which artist is famous for the series of paintings known as 'The Hay Wain', depicting English rural life?
- William Hogarth
- John Constable
- J.M.W. Turner
- Thomas Gainsborough
Why this is the correct answer
John Constable painted 'The Hay Wain' in 1821, depicting a peaceful rural scene beside the River Stour in Suffolk. His detailed, naturalistic landscapes are among the most beloved in British art and helped inspire the Impressionist movement in France.