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Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows

John Constable, 1831

John Constable, Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, 1831, Tate, Art Funded 2013

This monumental work by one of Britain's most celebrated landscape artists was made following the death of Constable's wife in 1828.

It was first exhibited at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition in 1831, then subsequently at exhibitions in Worcester and Birmingham at the direction of Constable, who wanted the work to be seen by as many people as possible. 'I have no doubt of this picture being my best now', he wrote in July 1834.

This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows by John Constable | Transforming Collections

Marking 40 years of Art Fund's partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, 'Transforming Collections' profiles four key acquisitions made possible through our joint funding. The final episode examines Constable's 'Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows', acquired by Tate in 2013.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, 1831

Date supported

2013

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

150 x 180 cm

Grant

629000

Total cost

23100000

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