River Stour

in or after 1830

David Lucas after John Constable

Associated Names
David Lucas

Artist, British, 1802 - 1881

John Constable

Artist After, British, 1776 - 1837

The image shows a riverscape with a village and distant structures in the horizon. There is a large tree on the left side casting a shadow. Boats with sails are near the water's edge, alongside people and lush foliage. The brushstrokes combine smooth and textured techniques, creating depth and contrast, especially in the cloudy sky. The color palette consists mainly of browns and blacks, giving an antique feel to the scene. Overall, the image conveys a serene and picturesque riverside scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint [progress proof]

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.3 × 42 cm (13 1/8 × 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.46.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Shirley 1930, no. 19, State g?/g

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Shirley, Andrew. The Published Mezzotints of David Lucas after John Constable, R.A.. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1930.

Wikidata ID

Q65567656

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