This is the sixth part of an examination of the various states of Constable’s mezzotint of Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. This was engraved by David Lucas under the artist’s close supervision between late 1834 and Constable's death on 31 March 1837. Here we begin the second section of the catalogue of states: Impressions with … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part 6 – Catalogue of states (02) →

This is the fifth part of an examination of the various states of Constable’s mezzotint of Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. This was engraved by David Lucas under the artist’s supervision and instruction between late 1834 and Constable's death on 31 March 1837. Here we complete the first section of a catalogue of states: Impressions … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part 5 – Catalogue of states (01f) →

This is the fourth part of an examination of the various states of Constable’s mezzotint of Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. This was engraved by David Lucas under the artist’s supervision and instruction between late 1834 and Constable's death on 31 March 1837. Here we continue the first section of a catalogue of states: John … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part 4 – Catalogue of states (01e) →

This is the third part of an examination of the various states of Constable’s mezzotint of Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. This was engraved by David Lucas under the artist’s close supervision and instruction between late 1834 and Constable's death on 31 March 1837. Following sections giving an introduction and some background and context, here … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part 3 – Catalogue of states (01a-d) →

This is the second part of an examination of the various states of Constable’s mezzotint of Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. This was engraved by David Lucas under the artist’s close supervision and instruction between late 1834 and Constable's death on 31 March 1837. Here we explore the context and background to the project up … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part 2 – Beginnings →

Dedicated readers will remember that in 2018 we mused over various states of John Constable’s print of ‘A Summerland’. Here we apply the magnifying glass to his ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’. This was the last, largest and most ambitious mezzotint completed under the artist’s direct supervision. Work began on the plate in 1834 and … Continue reading Perfecting a rainbow: John Constable and David Lucas, ‘Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows’, 1834-7. Part #1 Introduction →