Artwork
A Lock on the Stour, Suffolk
A Lock on the Stour, Suffolk is a print by John Constable. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Lock on the Stour, Suffolk is a mezzotint print by John Constable, part of a series of 22 landscape prints titled English Landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a landscape scene, utilizing chiaroscuro to highlight the effects of light and shadow, reflecting Constable's aim to promote appreciation for England's scenery and the natural principles underlying it.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint by David Lucas, the print showcases the technique's capacity for capturing nuanced light and shadow through a roughened metal plate.
History & Provenance
Published between 1830 and 1832 as part of English Landscape, the series was revised in 1833 and reprinted after Constable's death in 1837, with Lucas continuing to work on new and unfinished plates.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
