English School, 1831

Yarmouth Jetty

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English School, 1831
Yarmouth Jetty
inscribed and dated 'The Jetty Yarmouth/Nov. 18. 1831.' (lower right)
pencil and grey, blue, pink and ochre wash on paper
10 3/8 x 13¾ in. (26.5 x 35 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Originally constructed in 1560, the jetty at Yarmouth was used by a victorious Lord Nelson upon his return to England after the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. Rebuilt in 1809, it has provided subject matter to a variety of artists including John Constable, whose paintings appeared as mezzotints between 1830-2, coinciding with the present drawing and possibly influencing the artist's choice of subject matter.

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