Mary Constable Reading (1812)

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John Constable, renowned for his rich, vibrant landscapes that captured the serene beauty of the English countryside, shows a different side of his artistic genius in the intimate sketch titled "Mary Constable Reading." This artwork, dated 1812, offers a glimpse into a quiet, personal moment shared by Constable with his wife, suggesting a serene domestic life that is rarely highlighted in his more famous works.The sketch depicts Mary, presumably the artist’s wife, engrossed in reading. Her pose is relaxed, leaning softly against a dark backdrop which contrasts with the lightness of the pages before her. The use of soft, sketchy lines to outline her form and the gentle shading that defines her attire speak to the intimacy and immediacy of the moment captured. The sketch is both delicate and dynamic, with loose strokes that convey texture and movement, suggesting the comfort and absorption of a reader lost in a book.This drawing not only showcases Constable's skill with the pencil but also reflects his personal life, and the quiet moments of domesticity that were cherished by him. It’s a testament to the everyday beauty and tranquility that can be found in the simplest of activities, like reading.

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John Constable RA was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for revolutionising the genre of landscape painting with his pictures of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home – now known as "Constable Country" – which he invested with an intensity of affection. "I should paint my own places best", he wrote to his friend John Fisher in 1821, "painting is but another word for feeling".