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Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds

Maker John Constable (British, 1776-1837)

Collections

British Painting Highlights

ClassificationsPAINTINGS

Date1823-1826

Mediumoil on canvas

Dimensions24 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. (62.9 x 75.9 cm.)

SignedSignature; Date Lower left-hand corner: John Constable A. R. A. 1823.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Label TextJohn Constable painted many views of Salisbury Cathedral. This one was commissioned by Dr. John Fisher, Bishop of Salisbury, who gave it to his daughter as a wedding present. The bishop himself appears in the left foreground, pointing out the cathedral spire to his wife, while a female figure with a parasol – probably their daughter – advances toward them.

Bibliography

British paintings at the Huntington

Object number52.2