Hampstead Heath, with St. Paul's in the Distance (Vignette)

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 landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle, with rugged terrain stretching out. The horizon is low, emphasizing the expansive sky filled with swirling clouds. A figure is visible on the horizon, against the vast scene. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of grayscale creating depth and texture. The ground is textured and uneven with markings suggesting foliage and rocky formations. The terrain slopes downwards in the distance, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint [progress proof]

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irreg.): 27 × 36.7 cm (10 5/8 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.46.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Shirley 1930, no. 3

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

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

Wikidata ID

Q65567611

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