Flatford Mill, Suffolk 

Frances Hodgkins painted 'Flatford Mill, Suffolk' using oil on canvas with bold, expressive brushstrokes. Hodgkins, a New Zealander, spent much of her career in Europe, navigating the male-dominated art world of the early 20th century. During that time, women artists often had to negotiate their identities and representations within a landscape traditionally shaped by male perspectives. Hodgkins's landscapes differ by not romanticizing rural life or idealizing nature, and instead presents an intimate, almost tactile engagement with the environment. She often included ordinary buildings and working structures, like this mill, in her compositions. The painting could be seen as an exploration of place and identity, capturing the quiet, working landscape of Suffolk. It becomes more than just a scene; it reflects a woman's perspective, deeply felt and honestly rendered.