Sir Richard Steele's Cottages

published 1845

David Lucas after John Constable

Associated Names
David Lucas

Artist, British, 1802 - 1881

John Constable

Artist After, British, 1776 - 1837

The image shows a street scene with buildings and trees on either side. In the distance, a cityscape can be seen with a domed structure and spires. The street leads towards this cityscape. The drawing uses a monochrome palette with various shades of gray and black. Soft, blended strokes are used throughout, especially in the sky with dramatic clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint [progress proof]

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.7 × 44.7 cm (12 7/8 × 17 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.46.27

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Shirley 1930, no. 48, State b?/d

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

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

Wikidata ID

Q65567697

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