John Constable
John Constable (1776–1837) was an English Romantic painter, best known for his landscape paintings of the English countryside, particularly the area around his home in Suffolk, which he called “Constable Country.” Born in East Bergholt, Constable studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His work is characterized by its loose brushwork and his attention to natural light and weather, which imbued his landscapes with a sense of immediacy and vitality.
Constable’s most famous works, such as The Hay Wain (1821) and Dedham Vale (1802), are considered masterpieces of English landscape painting. Although his work was not fully appreciated during his lifetime in England, he gained significant recognition in France, where he influenced the Barbizon School. Today, Constable is regarded as one of the greatest landscape painters in Western art, and his works are held in major collections, including the National Gallery and the Tate in London.
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Full Name: John Constable
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Birth and Death: 1776–1837
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Profession: Landscape Painter
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Influences: Romanticism
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Legacy: Known for his iconic English landscapes, Constable's works are housed in institutions such as the National Gallery and Tate.
