Artwork
RIVER STOUR SUFFOLK
RIVER STOUR SUFFOLK is a print by the Romanticist artist John Constable. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
RIVER STOUR SUFFOLK is a print by John Constable, part of a series of mezzotints titled English Landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a landscape scene, likely significant to Constable personally or historically, aiming to showcase England's scenery and the effects of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint by David Lucas, the print is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, highlighting the influence of light and shadow on the landscape.
History & Provenance
Published between 1830 and 1832, English Landscape was a project overseen by Constable, with a second edition released in 1833, and subsequent reprints and additions after his death in 1837.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
