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John Constable RA (/ ˈ k ʌ n s t ə b əl, ˈ k ɒ n-/; [1] 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for revolutionising the genre of landscape painting [2] with his pictures of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home – now known as "Constable Country" – which he invested with an intensity of ...
Road to the Spaniards, Hampstead is an 1822 landscape painting by the British artist John Constable. [1] [2] It shows a view across Hampstead Heath along Spaniards Road, a route to Highgate. The building on the left is the Spaniards Inn from which the road takes its name. [3] It was painted in July 1822 during overcast day. [4]
Dedham Lock and Mill is an c.1820 landscape painting by the English artist John Constable. [1] It shows a view of the River Stour at Dedham in Essex close to the border of his native Suffolk, an area now known as "Constable Country". Constable's father owned the mill as well as nearby Flatford Mill, which he painted on numerous occasions. [2]
The Church Porch, East Bergholt is an 1810 landscape painting by the British artist John Constable. [1] [2] It depicts a view of St Mary's Church in the village of East Bergholt in Suffolk. Located close to the border with Essex and in the area now known as Constable Country. Constable was born in East Bergholt where his father owned Flatford Mill.
Brightwell Church and Village is an 1815 landscape painting by the British artist John Constable. [1] It depicts a view of Brightwell near Ipswich in Suffolk. [2] Although showing his native county, it is some distance away from the area known as Constable Country. It was commissioned by the Reverend Barnwell.
Stour Valley and Dedham Church is a landscape painting by the British artist John Constable. [1] Like many of his works it features a scene of the River Stour in his native Suffolk close to the border with Essex. In the distance is the church at Dedham. In the foreground farmworkers are loading a cart. [2]
Harwich Lighthouse is an 1820 landscape painting by the British painter John Constable. [1] It depicts a scene on the coast of Essex in England featuring Harwich Low Lighthouse. The lighthouse was maintained by Constable's patron General Rebow whose estate at Wivenhoe Park he also painted. [2] Version of the painting in the Yale Center for ...
The Grove, Hampstead is an 1822 landscape painting by the British artist John Constable. It depicts a scene in Hampstead then a rural settlement on the northern outskirts of London. The main focus is The Grove, a building now known as the Admiral's House. [1] The building features in a number of Constable's Hampstead paintings. [2]