Who are two British artists of notable mention?

Okay, let's talk about British art! When we think about famous British artists, landscape painting really comes to mind. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain saw a huge flourishing of landscape art, and two names stand out: Joseph Turner and John Constable. Turner, known for his dramatic, almost abstract depictions of light and sea, was a master of watercolour and oil. Think of his paintings as capturing the raw power of nature. Constable, on the other hand, focused on more realistic, idyllic scenes of the English countryside, particularly his beloved Dedham Vale in Suffolk. He aimed to capture the beauty of everyday rural life. Both artists were incredibly influential and helped define British art. Rembrandt Peale and Matthew Harris Jouett, while talented artists, were American painters. So, while they contributed significantly to the art world, they aren't considered British artists for the purposes of the Life in the UK test.