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River scene at Mistley, Essex
John Constable, born 1776 - died 1837 - Enlarge image
River scene at Mistley, Essex
- Object:
Drawing
- Place of origin:
Essex (drawn)
- Date:
c. 1817-1819 (drawn)
- Artist/Maker:
John Constable, born 1776 - died 1837 (drawn by)
- Materials and Techniques:
Pencil and paper
- Credit Line:
Given by Isabel Constable, daughter of the artist
- Museum number:
620-1888
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level F, case THURS, shelf SH6
Two of Constable's drawings of Mistley, a river port near Harwich, are in the Museum's collection. This view of the approach to Mistley by river, made either in 1817 or 1819, depicts the town in greater detail than the earlier view (1813). In the distance can be seen the twin towers of Mistley church, which was designed by the eminent architect Robert Adam.