Constable and His Drawings
“Constable and His Drawings” by Ian Fleming-Williams, published by Philip Wilson Publishers on May 2, 2003, is a comprehensive collection that features 42 drawings of the renowned artist John Constable, who lived from 1776 to 1837. This edition, comprising 328 pages, presents a detailed exploration of Constable’s technical and emotional approach to his artwork, shedding light on his creative process and the influences that shaped his iconic depictions of the English countryside.
Readers will discover a wealth of information through comparative illustrations and extensive research drawn from various contemporary sources. The book builds a portrait of Constable, delving into his background and family life while highlighting the meticulous nature of his artistic practice. The collection emphasizes that Constable’s celebrated works, such as “Greenham Lock” and “Flatford Mill,” were the result of numerous preparatory drawings and oil sketches, rather than spontaneous creations. This first full-length study of the subject offers a balanced assessment of Constable and his contributions to art, making it a significant addition to the understanding of his legacy.
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This collection of 42 drawings, never previously published together, gives new insight into Constable’s technical and emotional approach into his work.
With the help of copious comparative illustrations and exhaustively detailed research drawn from numerous contemporary sources, the author builds up a portrait of the artist, his background and family life.
The luscious quality of Constable’s painting typifies an idealized image of the English countryside in the 18th centruy. Such familiar paintings as Greenham Lock and Flatford Mill were not captured in spontaneous bursts, but were committed to canvas only after numerous working-drawings and oil sketches had been completed.
This is the first full-length study of the subject, presenting much hitherto unpublished material and offering a balanced and pertinent assessment of Constable and his work.
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