Islanders young and old flocked to Newport this morning (Tuesday), as a "priceless" piece of world famous art went on display.

John Constable's The Cornfield has made the journey from the National Gallery in London, to the Isle of Wight.

In what is seen as a 'major coup', the Island's county town is one of just five places across the UK where the oil painting is being shown.

It will be here over the next week, as part of a national tour to take art on the road.

Read more: John Constable art The Cornfield on show on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight County Press: Carisbrooke Primary pupils getting ready to take part in a creative workshop.Carisbrooke Primary pupils getting ready to take part in a creative workshop. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

"We know not everyone can get to London and get to the National Gallery to see the artwork", Gracie Divall, Exhibitions Manager at the gallery, told the County Press.

"The really exciting thing for us is taking these artworks out to people, out into the community and inviting people to come and see them where they live rather than asking them to come to us."

Constable's piece is displaying now at Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council new home, at 64 High Street.

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The painting shows a lane leading from East Bergholt toward Dedham, Essex.

"Constable used to walk along this lane. He's actually piecing from memory. He produced it in his London studio", Dr Mary McMahon, a curator at the National Gallery, said.

"He's showing us this beautiful agricultural view where the lane is leading to a cornfield in the centre, and beyond that we can see a water meadow.

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"And behind that there's this lovely village with the church."

School children from Carisbrooke Primary School were among those who visited to see the painting, and take part in a workshop.

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, cabinet member for culture, told the County Press: "We're delighted we've been chosen to host it, and in our brand new building at the community council as well.

"The quality of the work. You can spend hours and hours looking at the details but it's also the emotion and memories it brings up as well."

Isle of Wight Council leader Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox added: "The first thing is the size. It's like 'wow'. We are very proud of our cultural heritage. I think it's quite unique."

The painting will be on display in Newport until Sunday (11).

It will be available to view between 9am to 5pm.