Artwork
Stoke by Neyland
Stoke by Neyland is a print by John Constable. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
At the end of his career, Constable picked his best oil sketches and paintings to turn into prints.
This print, *Stoke by Neyland*, is an English landscape made by John Constable. It’s a mezzotint, a print technique that gives rich, deep tones.
At the end of his career, Constable picked his best oil sketches and paintings to turn into prints. He supervised the project himself. Only 22 were made, published in parts between 1830 and 1832.
Check out another Constable print at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
Stoke by Neyland is a mezzotint print by John Constable, part of a series titled English Landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an English landscape, reflecting Constable's aim to promote appreciation for England's scenery and highlight the role of light and shadow in nature.
Technique & Style
The work is a mezzotint, a technique that produces rich, deep tones, executed by David Lucas under Constable's supervision.
History & Provenance
English Landscape was published in parts between 1830 and 1832, with Constable revising the series in 1833. Lucas continued to work on the project after Constable's death in 1837.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
