John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837)

Near Derwent Dale

Details

John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837)
Near Derwent Dale
with inscription 'Constable' (on the reverse)
pencil, grey wash, unframed
6½ x 10in. (16.4 x 25.4cm.)

Provenance

Dr. H.A.C. Gregory; Sotheby's London, 20 July 1949, lot 23.
Aldeburgh, Festival Exhibition, 1948, no.23.
Agnew's.

Exhibited

London, The Arts Council of Great Britain, John Constable, no.23.

Lot Essay

This drawing dates from 1801 when Constable went on a three week tour of Derbyshire. The free washes and pencil work show the strong influence of Constable's mentor at this time, Sir George Beaumont (see Constable a Master Draughtsman, exhibition catalogue, Dulwich Picture Gallery, 1994, p.88, no.2).

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