Salisbury Cathedral from the Close
1820
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Salisbury Cathedral from the Close is a 1820 oil by John Constable, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
John Constable painted this oil sketch in 1820 to help plan a bigger view of Salisbury Cathedral. The bishop who lived nearby asked him to capture the scene. It’s one of several quick studies Constable made first. This sketch was just a step toward the final painting. It shows Constable testing light and shapes before committing to canvas. Look up Constable, John (RA) next.
