River Stour, Suffolk
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
John Constable made this print of a quiet river scene in Suffolk. It’s a mezzotint, a tricky technique that uses metal plates and ink to create deep blacks and soft tones. This print comes from “Various Subjects of English Landscape,” Constable’s last big project. He picked his own oil sketches and guided another artist to turn them into prints. Maybe you’ve seen other prints by David Lucas or own work by Constable, John (RA).
