Forrester, Gillian
Artists Series: John Constable
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849769006
- author:
- Forrester, Gillian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the life and work of John Constable, one of the greatest landscape painters of all time. This book explores his innovative practice and how he brought new energy to observing nature in 19th-century art.
Constable's paintings are iconic for their idyllic, nostalgic depictions of rural life, capturing the beauty of the natural world with a sense of drama and narrative. His landscapes demonstrate an emotional connection, a true sense of place, that are among his greatest works.
This book charts Constable's remarkable journey from childhood to death, bringing together a selection of paintings, drawings, sketchbooks and prints from across his career. It reveals the masterful use of light and colour in his work and his immense contribution to the landscape tradition.
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