John Constable: The Making of a Master

Evans, Mark

ISBN 10: 1851778004 / ISBN 13: 9781851778003

Published by V & A Publishing, 2014

Publisher's hardback in nearly new condition: firm and square, strong joints, sharp corners, no bumps. Complete with original dustjacket: sharp and bright, no tears, no chips. Contents crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Looks unread. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition. Seller Inventory # 212238

Synopsis:

Criticized in his lifetime for his rough handling of paint, John Constable’s (1776–1837) paintings have long defined the idea of the English countryside, its geography fully captured by his remarkable naturalism. His “vivid and timeless” oil sketches, as he called them, have been celebrated since the 1890s as precur­sors of Impressionism, Modernism, and photogra­phy. This major book reconciles the two defining aspects of Constable’s work—his revolutionary painting techniques and his reverence for the old masters. Where other artists competed with the masters, Constable assimilated their ideas and values to imbue his own naturalistic vision with dynamism. This seeming incompatibility, placed in the context of the artist’s wider practice, helps delineate why Constable remains such a powerful influence on contemporary artists.

About the Author: Mark Evans is senior curator of Paintings at the V&A. 
 

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Constable: The Making of a Master
Publisher: V & A Publishing
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New
Dust Jacket Condition: Like New
Edition: First Edition.