Lucas, David, 1802-1881, Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery , 1830[-1832]
- Title(s):
- Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery / from pictures painted by John Constable, R.A. ; engraved by David Lucas.
- Published/Created:
- London : Published by Mr. Constable, 35, Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, 1830[-1832]
[London] : Sold by Colnaghi, Dominic Colnaghi, and Co., Pall Mall East - Physical Description:
- 22 prints, 4 leaves of letterpress in 1 volume : mezzotint ; volume 29 x 43 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2009 36 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2009 36 Copy 2Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2009 36 Copy 3Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3437860
- Classification:
- Prints
- Notes:
- Title from title page.
Originally sold in five parts, from 1830 to 1832. The introduction is dated May 28th, 1832.
Shirley, A. Published mezzotints of David Lucas after John Constable, R.A.
Constable : the great landscapes, pages 80-81
Ray, G.N. Illustrator and the book in England from 1790 to 1914, 71
BEIN Folio 260: Introduction dated May 28, 1832; the plates (india proofs, mounted) are dated 1830-32.
BEIN Tinker +741: Another issue. 4 p.l., 22 plates (incl. 2 fronts.) 35 x 28 cm. Introduction dated May 28, 1832; plates engraved, dated 1830-32. Text runs parallel with back of cover. Bookplate of Chauncey Brewster Tinker. From the library of Baron George James Welbore Agar-Ellis. Autograph letter of John Constable to Lord Dover tipped in. Armorial binding of Lord Dover.
BEIN Folio 262: Another issue. 15 l. 29 x 44 cm. Preliminary matter, including title-pages for the editions of 1830 and 1833, list of engravings, introduction, etc., in different states; without the plates.
BAC Folio A 2009 36 Copy 1: Bound in maroon half morocco and brown cloth. Original printed wrapper for part no. 1 bound in and inscribed: "John Constable R. A. [and at top right] Miss Fisher, with Mr. Constable's best wishes." The plates are in various published states (from first to fourth); some of the engravings are initialled "J.C." in graphite.
BAC Folio A 2009 36 Copy 2: Bound in contemporary brown cloth with leather spine label. With the bookplate of Henry Bicknell. Autographed on title page: "John Constable, R.A." All plates are initialled "J.C." in graphite. All plates are first states, except: River Stour (3rd state of 6); A Dell (2nd state of 5); A Mill (2nd state of 5); and Weymouth (2nd state of 6).
BAC Folio A 2009 36 Copy 3: Imperfect: comprises only the 22 plates, all unbound and matted. - Subject Terms:
- Constable, John, 1776–1837 -- Autograph.Constable, John, 1776–1837 -- Presentation inscription to Miss Fisher.Dover, George James Welbore Agar-Ellis, Baron, 1797–1833 -- Binding.Fisher, Miss -- Presentation inscription from John Constable.Landscape painting, English -- 19th century.Tinker, Chauncey Brewster, 1876–1963 -- Bookplate.
- Form/Genre:
- Mezzotints.
Armorial bindings (Provenance)
Armorial bindings (Binding) - Export:
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- Contents (from print captions): East Bergholt, Suffolk
- Spring
- Autumnal sun set
- Noon
- River Stour, Suffolk
- Summer morning
- Summer evening
- A dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk
- A heath
- Yarmouth, Norfolk
- A seabeach
- A lock on the Stour, Suffolk
- Mill stream
- Old Sarum
- A summerland
- Stoke by Neyland, Suffolk
- A mill
- Weymouth Bay, Dorsetshire
- Summer, afternoon, after a shower
- The Glebe farm
- Hadleigh Castle, near the Nore
- Hampstead Heath, Middlesex.
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