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Constable, John, 1776-1837, Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery , 1830[-32]
- 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. Sold by Colnaghi, Dominic Colnaghi, and Co. Pall Mall East, 1830[-32]
- Physical Description:
- [4] leaves, [22] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 29 x 43 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2009 36 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3437860
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- The introduction is dated May 28th, 1832.
Tinker Library, 741
Constable : the great landscapes, p. 80
Shirley, A. Published mezzotints of David Lucas after John Constable, R.A.
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: British Art Center 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: British Art Center 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: British Art Center copy 3 is imperfect: comprises only the 22 plates, all unbound and mounted. - 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 -- Great Britain.Tinker, Chauncey Brewster, 1876-1963 -- Bookplate.
- Form/Genre:
- Mezzotints.
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