John Constable

John Constable (1776–1837) was a British painter, architectural drafter and artist.

Also recorded as Dzhon Konsteblʹ; Dzhon Konstabŭl; R. A. John Constable; Kʻang-ssŭ-tʻê-pu-êrh; J. Constable R.A.; Constable.

John Constable in brief

Born
1776
Died
1837
Known for
painter, architectural drafter and artist
Place of birth
East Bergholt
Contents

Overview

Born at East Bergholt in 1776, died at Charlotte Street in 1837.

In detail

John Constable studied at Royal Academy of Arts and figure drawing. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape, genre art, marine art and portrait. The authority associates the name with realism and Romanticism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Dedham and Hampton. Employment is recorded with University of Cambridge. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds and Dedham Lock and Mill.

Work by John Constable is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate and National Gallery of Victoria.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Academician.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “John Constable”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q159297: John Constable

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