Artwork
Sir Richd. Steele's Cottage, Hampstead Road
Sir Richd. Steele's Cottage, Hampstead Road is a print by the Impressionist artist John Constable. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Sir Richd.
About this work
Overview
Sir Richd. Steele's Cottage, Hampstead Road is a print from John Constable's English Landscape series, a collection of mezzotints based on his own paintings and sketches.
Subject & Meaning
The series, which Constable oversaw and published between 1830 and 1832, showcases landscapes that hold personal and historical significance, aiming to promote appreciation for England's scenery and the role of light and shadow in nature.
Technique & Style
The mezzotints were executed by David Lucas, a young artist guided by Constable, drawing on the traditions of landscape artists like Claude Lorrain and J.M.W. Turner, and emphasizing chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Constable revised the series in 1833, and after his death in 1837, Lucas completed and published additional plates, including new engravings.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
