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- A fascinating introduction to the life and work of John Constable, highlighting key aspects of his innovative practice and the ways in which he brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature in 19th-century art John Constable (1776-1837) is one of the greatest landscape painters of all time.
- About the Author: Gillian Forrester is an independent art historian, curator, and writer.
- 96 Pages
- Art, History
- Series Name: Artists
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A fascinating introduction to the life and work of John Constable, highlighting key aspects of his innovative practice and the ways in which he brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature in 19th-century art John Constable (1776-1837) is one of the greatest landscape painters of all time. Inspired by nature and the ever-changing British weather, he dedicated his career to capturing the beauty of the natural world, often painting in the open air and, rather radically, making expressive sketches in oil on the spot. His idyllic, nostalgic depictions of 19th-century rural life are iconic: attentive to detail, spontaneous in gesture, and bold in their use of color, they are imbued with a sense of drama and narrative, conveying feelings of happiness and sorrow, love and friendship. But they also possess a clarity of expression borne of familiarity: preferring to paint the places he knew and loved, it is Constable's landscapes which demonstrate an emotional connection, a true sense of place, that are among his greatest works. Charting Constable's remarkable trajectory from his childhood and adolescence in rural Suffolk to his death in London at the age of 60, this book is the perfect introduction to the life and work of the acclaimed artist. Bringing together a selection of paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, and prints from across his career, it highlights key aspects of the artist's innovative practice and the influences that shaped his artistic vision, revealing a masterful use of light and color, and his immense contribution to the landscape tradition.About the Author
Gillian Forrester is an independent art historian, curator, and writer. She was formerly senior curator of prints and drawings at the Yale Center for British Art and specializes in British print culture, with a particular focus on John Constable and J.M.W. Turner.Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Artists
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Art
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Theme: Romanticism
Format: Paperback
Author: Gillian Forrester
Language: English
Street Date: March 18, 2025
TCIN: 94469715
UPC: 9781849769006
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-9460
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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