Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds
The Met
Artist: John Constable(British, East Bergholt 1776–1837 Hampstead)
Date: ca. 1825
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 34 5/8 x 44 in. (87.9 x 111.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large, light-colored cathedral with a tall spire in a green field, framed by trees
Detailed Description
A large, light-colored Gothic cathedral with a tall, slender spire dominates the central background. The cathedral is rendered in shades of cream and grey, with numerous windows, buttresses, and intricate architectural details visible along its long facade. It stands on a flat, expansive green lawn. In the foreground, a narrow, winding stream flows horizontally across the lower portion of the canvas. Several cows are depicted in and around the stream; some are drinking from the water, while others graze on the adjacent green grass. To the far left, a dirt path curves into the scene, leading to a wooden fence or gate. Two figures stand near this fence: a man in dark clothing, holding a stick and pointing towards the cathedral, and a woman in a light-colored dress beside him. The scene is framed by dense, dark green trees with thick, textured trunks and branches that extend from the sides and top of the canvas, creating a natural archway. The foliage is rich and varied in tone. Above the cathedral and through the gaps in the trees, a bright blue sky with scattered white, fluffy clouds is visible. The scene is brightly lit.
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