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RIVER STOUR CO: OF SUFFOLK, by John Constable, 1831

RIVER STOUR CO: OF SUFFOLK

John Constable

1831

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

RIVER STOUR CO: OF SUFFOLK is a 1831 by John Constable, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Constable
When & what style?
1831 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

This mezzotint by John Constable is part of *English Landscape*, a series of 22 prints published between 1830 and 1832, later revised in 1833. Executed by David Lucas, the print reflects Constable’s focus on chiaroscuro and the interplay of light and shadow in English scenery. The album containing the prints features green leather binding with gilt lettering and green endpapers.

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About the artist

Portrait of John Constable
Artist

John Constable

John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.

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