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The Lock

in or after 1832

David Lucas after John Constable

Associated Names

David Lucas

Artist, British, 1802 - 1881

John Constable

Artist After, British, 1776 - 1837

The image displays a view from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is lower in the composition, with a wide sky. In the distance, there is a small structure. The sky has dramatic cloud formations. In the foreground, there is a body of water with wooden structures and people nearby. A large, lush tree dominates the right side. The color palette is shades of grey, giving a classic feel.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint [progress proof]
Credit Line

Paul Mellon Collection
Accession Number

1975.46.25
Catalogue Raisonné

Shirley 1930, no. 35

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

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

Wikidata ID

Q65567688

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