
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
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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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