The Rainbow: Salisbury Cathedral
Print
1837 (made)
1837 (made)
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Constable painted his most celebrated view of the cathedral in 1823 as a commission for his friend John Fisher, the Bishop of Salisbury. The picture was well-received at the Royal Academy exhibition that year and went on to achieve iconic status as an image of Englishness. As early as 1825 Constable considered having an engraving made; this mezzotint version was made by his preferred engraver David Lucas in the year of the artist's death. With its elaborate, specially-designed gilt frame it is a typical production of the luxury print trade.
Object details
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| Title | The Rainbow: Salisbury Cathedral (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Mezzotint and drypoint engraving |
| Brief description | The Rainbow, Salisbury Cathedral by David Lucas (1802-1881) after John Constable RA (1776-1837); first state in a contemporary frame. |
| Physical description | The Rainbow. Salisbury Cathedral, after John Constable (1776-1837) S.39. First State. In a contemporary frame.Lettered with title and Painted by John Constable, R.A. Engraved by David Lucas. London, Published March 20, 1837 by Hodgson & Graves, Printsellers to the King, 6,Pall Mall. The frame made by B.Brooks & Sons, 'Carvers, Gilders and Publishers of Leeds, Hull, London and Doncaster. |
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| Object history | The frame was made by B. Brooks & Sons, 'Carvers, Gilders and Publishers of Leeds, Hull, London and Doncaster |
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| Summary | Constable painted his most celebrated view of the cathedral in 1823 as a commission for his friend John Fisher, the Bishop of Salisbury. The picture was well-received at the Royal Academy exhibition that year and went on to achieve iconic status as an image of Englishness. As early as 1825 Constable considered having an engraving made; this mezzotint version was made by his preferred engraver David Lucas in the year of the artist's death. With its elaborate, specially-designed gilt frame it is a typical production of the luxury print trade. |
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| Accession number | E.19-1987 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2000 |
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