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John Constable was an English landscape painter renowned for his detailed depictions of the English countryside. His works are characterized by their use of natural light and color, showcasing the tranquility and harmony of the English landscape.

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Famous John Constable Quotes

“I don't mind parting with the corn, but not with the field in which it was raised.”

Mind Fields Raised Commerce Corn Parting

Author:John Constable

“I have added some ploughmen to the landscape form the park pales which is a great help, but I must try and warm the picture a little more if I can... but I look to do a great deal better in future. I am determined to finish a small picture in the spot for every one I intend to make in future. But this I have always talked about but never yet done - I think however my mind is more settled and determined than ever on this point.”

Ifs Thinking Trying Mind Looks Littles I Can Done Helping Form Deals Warm Determined Spots Landscape Parks Pale I Am Determined

Author:John Constable

“A sketch will not serve more than one state of mind & will not serve to drink at again & again — in a sketch there is nothing but the one state of mind — that which you were in at the time.”

Mind States Drink State Of Mind

Book:Correspondence

Source: Correspondence

“It is the soul that sees; the outward eyes Present the object, but the Mind descries. We see nothing till we truly understand it.”

Mind Soul Eye Objects

Book:John Constable's Skies: A Fusion of Art and Science

Source: John Constable's Skies: A Fusion of Art and Science

About the Author

Born: June 11, 1776
Died: March 31, 1837
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 48

Books & Sources

Delphi Collected Works of John Constable (Illustrated)Related source material

John Constable's Skies: A Fusion of Art and ScienceRelated source material

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Constable: Impressions of Land, Sea and SkyRelated source material

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