World Art - John Constable - his imagery is divine, but not of the religious kind
December 27th 2006 08:24
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John Constable, (1776-1837) was an English painter, ranked with Turner as one of the greatest British landscape artists.
Before he left school he began painting his natural images of Suffolk. He was acclaimed by Delacroix and Bonington and he eventually influenced the Impressionists.
His landscapes were in the manner of Gainsborough but he developed his own style being influenced by Dutch painters. He became absorbed with changing light in the open air and atmospheric effects. He tuned into the aural influences of nature such as running water and visual images of willows, dams and brickwork and rotting wood and slime. He claimed these things made him a painter.
Suffolk and Hampshire were his favourite places.
The links provide just a few of his images.
Superb
And again
Flatford mill
Countryside
I hope they give you as much pleasure as they have given me.
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Comment by Ash
Flashes of memories
John Constable is indeed a great artist. 'The Hay Wain' is one of my favourites of his. Check out Caspar David Friederich's work too, particularly "Man and Woman Contemplating the Moon" Masterpieces!
Great work.
Ash
Comment by katyzzz
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Yes, thanks for that, it is pretty sensational, the dark of night and light of moon. It has a great atmosphere.
katyzzz
Comment by Ash
Flashes of memories
Brings back my Uni days. Good stuff.
Comment by katyzzz
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Yes, I looked at the image you provided, I do like that sort of thing, in fact I like most things, probably too much.
katyzzz
Comment by Lilla
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This reminded me of my Mum's Wedgewood collection... only a different shade of blue...
Lil..
Comment by katyzzz
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Well there you go, I brought the exhibition to you, saves all that travel. Don't tell Mum, I painted her wedgwood, nothing like a change.
katyzzz
Comment by Lilla
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I did too *l-ing ol, very loudly*
I got caught and severly made to feel like poop... fed on bread and water for a week *lool*
No hugs for you....
Lilla...
Comment by katyzzz
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I'm still crying, no hugs, I'm sorry, punishment seems so vile and extreme, but then again Wedgewood is rather expensive.
I'm sorry darling, I won't do it again, and I did it so carefully, too.
katyzzz