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Arundel Mill and Castle
Arundel Mill and Castle is a print by the Impressionist artist John Constable. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arundel Mill and Castle is a print from a significant series of mezzotints based on John Constable's works, published between 1830 and 1832.
Subject & Meaning
The series, titled English Landscape, showcases Constable's oil sketches and paintings, highlighting England's scenery and the role of light and shadow in landscape.
Technique & Style
The mezzotints were executed by David Lucas, a young artist guided by Constable, drawing on the traditions of Claude Lorrain and J.M.W. Turner.
History & Provenance
Constable oversaw the publication of English Landscape, revising it in 1833, and after his death in 1837, Lucas continued to produce and publish additional plates.
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Artist
John Constable was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for revolutionising the genre of landscape painting with his pictures of Dedham Vale, the area on the…
