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House in the Trees at Hampstead, John Constable (1776-1837)
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House in the Trees at Hampstead, John Constable (1776-1837)
Oil on board, English School, 1821. John Constable was the son of wealthy miller in Bergholt, Suffolk. His family did not approve of his vocation as an artist but he joined the Royal Academy Schools as a student in 1799. From 1802 until around 1820 his paintings mostly featured the landscape of Suffolk, a number of which were made by sketching in oils, which had been popular among young English landscape artists since before 1800. Constable took this quick and direct method of painting and developed it into a tool of great range and refinement. The most famous example of work from this Suffolk-based phase is The Hay Wain (1821), which was in fact painted in the studio. Constable was elected to the Royal Academy in 1819 and from then onwards based himself in London and Hampstead. In 1829 he was made a full Academician and the last years of his life were spent consolidating his reputation as one of Britains foremost landscape painters. House in the Trees at Hampstead is a study of trees made against the sky and it is one of several that the artist made shortly after he settled permanently in Hampstead with his family. It is unclear whether these sketches resulted in a finished work or whether he employed the tree and cloud studies in these sketches for a painting somewhere else
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TRURI : 1985.33
Media ID 19649920
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Artist Artwork Brown Building Chimney Cornwall Cottage English Green House Orange Painting Roof Tree White
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The print captures the enchanting "House in the Trees at Hampstead" by John Constable, a renowned English landscape artist. Painted in 1821, this oil on board artwork showcases Constable's exceptional talent for capturing the beauty of nature. Constable's journey as an artist was not without obstacles, as his family disapproved of his chosen vocation. However, he defied their expectations and joined the Royal Academy Schools in 1799 to pursue his passion wholeheartedly. During his early years, Constable focused on depicting the landscapes of Suffolk, often using sketching in oils as a technique. "The Hay Wain" painted in 1821 within his studio but inspired by Suffolk scenery, remains one of Constable's most celebrated works from this period. In 1819, he was elected to the prestigious Royal Academy and subsequently settled in London and Hampstead. "House in the Trees at Hampstead" is part of a series that Constable created shortly after establishing permanent residence with his family in Hampstead. This particular piece is a study of trees against an expansive sky—an exploration that would later inform other paintings or potentially serve as standalone finished works. As one delves into this image, it becomes evident why John Constable is regarded as one of Britain's foremost landscape painters. His ability to infuse life into every brushstroke allows viewers to immerse themselves within these natural scenes and appreciate their timeless allure.
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