A willow tree in Flatford Meadows
Drawing
13 October 1827 (made)
13 October 1827 (made)
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Sketch of a willow tree leaning to the left over a pond with ducks.
Object details
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| Title | A willow tree in Flatford Meadows (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil and slight grey wash on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, A willow tree in Flatford Meadows, by John Constable, pencil on paper, 1827 |
| Physical description | Sketch of a willow tree leaning to the left over a pond with ducks. |
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| Historical context | 'In 1827 Constable exhibited at the Royal Academy 'Chain Pier, Brighton' (Tate Gallery, No. 5957; see No. 289 [289-1888]), 'Mill, Gillingham, Dorset' (see No. 288 [1632-1888]) and 'Hampstead Heath'. To the British Institution he sent a version of 'The Glebe Farm' (see No. 111 [161-1888]).' [G Reynolds, 1973, p.179] |
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| Bibliographic reference | Catalogue of the Constable Collection, Graham Reynolds, Victoria and Albert Museum, London: HMSO, 1973, pp. 179, 183, 184-185 |
| Other number | 295, plate 221 - Reynolds catalogue no. |
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| Accession number | 838-1888 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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