True or False: John Constable founded the modern police force in England.

John Constable is one of Britain's most celebrated landscape painters, famous for his idyllic depictions of the English countryside, particularly the Stour Valley area of Suffolk. Think of his iconic paintings like "The Hay Wain," which captures a peaceful rural scene. He lived from 1776 to 1837 and dedicated his artistic career to capturing the beauty of nature. Now, the modern police force in England wasn't founded by an artist, but rather through a series of legislative acts and reforms in the 19th century. While there were constables before this time, they were more like local watchmen. The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829, championed by Sir Robert Peel, is generally considered the foundation of the modern, organized police force. So, associating Constable with law enforcement is a mix-up of names and professions; he was all about art, not arrests!