Artwork
Arundel Mill and Castle
Arundel Mill and Castle is a print by the Impressionist artist John Constable. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arundel Mill and Castle is a print from a significant series of mezzotints based on John Constable's works, published between 1830 and 1832.
Subject & Meaning
The series, titled English Landscape, showcases Constable's oil sketches and paintings, highlighting England's scenery and the role of light and shadow in landscape.
Technique & Style
The mezzotints were executed by David Lucas, a young artist guided by Constable, drawing on the traditions of Claude Lorrain and J.M.W. Turner.
History & Provenance
Constable oversaw the publication of English Landscape, revising it in 1833, and after his death in 1837, Lucas continued to produce and publish additional plates.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
