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An indispensable introduction to the life and work of John Constable, highlighting key aspects of his innovative practice and the ways in which he brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature in nineteenth century art. -- Tate Publishing.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Forrester, Gillian (Author)
Corporate Author: Tate Britain (Gallery)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Tate Publishing, 2024.
Series:[Artists series (Tate)]
Subjects:
Constable, John, > 1776-1837.
Tate (London) > (Perm.)
Painters > England.
Peintres > Angleterre.
Table of Contents:
  • 'The Origin of My Fame'
  • Royal Academy Student
  • The Natural Painter
  • Portrait 'Jobbing'
  • The Picturesque
  • Salisbury
  • 'My Native Scenes'
  • Love & Marriage
  • The 'Six-Footers'
  • French Connections
  • Hampstead
  • Brighton
  • Death & Mourning
  • 'The Chiaroscuro of Nature'
  • The 'Church Under a Cloud'
  • Valediction
  • Notes
  • Further Reading
  • Index
  • Credits.