A view of Worcester from the north
Drawing
12 October, 1835 (made)
12 October, 1835 (made)
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Sketch of Worcester, as seen from the north.
Object details
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| Title | A view of Worcester from the north (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, A view of Worcester from the North, by John Constable, pencil on paper, 1835 |
| Physical description | Sketch of Worcester, as seen from the north. |
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| Historical context | 'In 1835 Constable's sole exhibit at the Royal Academy was 'The Valley Farm' (see Nos. 373-377 [143-1888, 140-1888, 1249-1888, 1248-1888, 600-1888]). He visited George Constable at Arundel in July. He visited Worcester (where paintings by him had been exhibited in July) to give three lectures, in October.' [G Reynolds, 1973, p. 221] |
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| Bibliographic reference | Catalogue of the Constable Collection, Graham Reynolds, Victoria and Albert Museum, London: HMSO, 1973, pp. 221, 230 |
| Other number | 383, plate 275 - Reynolds catalogue no. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 314-1888 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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