Artist
David Lucas (British, 1802–1881)British, 1802–1881
Afterafter
John Constable (British, 1776–1837)British, 1776–1837
Artist
John Constable (British, 1776–1837)British, 1776–1837
PublisherPublished by
John Constable (British, 1776–1837)British, 1776–1837
CultureBritish
Titles
- A Seabeach
- from the portfolio Various Subjects of Landscape, Characteristic of English Scenery
Date1829–1832
MediumMezzotint with brush and gray wash on wove paper, state I/V
DimensionsPlate: 7 7/16 × 9 7/8 in. (18.9 × 25.1 cm)
Sheet: 10 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (27.3 × 40 cm)
Sheet: 10 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (27.3 × 40 cm)
Credit LineThe Stuart Collection, museum purchase funded by Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer
Object number2023.471.11
Non exposé
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[1] According to an accompanying letter by Henry Reeve, the presentation copy was selected and given to his mother, Mrs. Reeve of 3 Well Walk, Hampstead, by the artist who lived nearby at 40 Well Walk; the Reeve family came from the same part of Suffolk as Constable and Mrs. Reeve’s husband, Dr. Reeve, was at Dedham Grammar School together with Constable “about the year 1793.”
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, left bottom edge: Painted by John Constable, R.A.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, center bottom edge: A SEABEACH. / London Pub'd. by Mr. Constable. 35. Charlotte St. Fitzroy Square. 1830.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, right bottom edge: Engraved by David Lucas.
Verso: [none]
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, center bottom edge: A SEABEACH. / London Pub'd. by Mr. Constable. 35. Charlotte St. Fitzroy Square. 1830.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, right bottom edge: Engraved by David Lucas.
Verso: [none]
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David Lucas
1829–1832
Mezzotint with brush and gray wash on wove paper, state I/IV
2023.471.16
David Lucas
1829–1832
Mezzotint with brush and gray wash on wove paper, state I/II
2023.471.14
David Lucas
1829–1832
Mezzotint with brush and gray wash, state II/V
2023.471.10
David Lucas
1829–1832
Mezzotint with brush and gray wash, state I/III
2023.471.1