Artwork
East Bergholt Church: north archway of the ruined tower
East Bergholt Church: north archway of the ruined tower is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist John Constable. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts the ruined tower of East Bergholt Church, a subject John Constable revisited multiple times in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The image is part of a broader Romantic fascination with ruins, a theme that gained personal significance for Constable following his wife's death in 1828.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is likely from between 1805 and 1811, although its exact date is uncertain due to Constable's consistent style during this period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
