An in-depth look at Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831 Explore the painting's subjects and meaning, Constable’s technique, and why he thought it was his greatest work Explore the painting Related themes and activities More on Constable Related art terms Explore the painting Left Right read Constable's Salisbury John Constable thought Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows was his best work. Why was the painting, and the city of … read Subjects and meaning in Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows Revolutionary in his approach to landscape but conservative in his approach to life: discover some of the themes that inspired … watch Re-framing Constable How do you frame a masterpiece? Go behind the scenes and discover the process of making a frame at Tate read Constable's techniques, materials and 'six footer' paintings Explore the techniques and materials that John Constable used – and discover why his series of ‘six-footer’ paintings were so … listen Listen to Salisbury Cathedral What does a painting sound like? Hear the sheep in the fields and the ring in the bells in this … Artist John Constable 1776–1837 Related themes and activities read Constable's legacy and influence Discover how Constable ensured the circulation and longevity of his masterpieces and explore his influence on later generations of artists read Explore Constable's places In a letter to his close friend John Fisher, Constable said ‘I should paint my own places best’. Discover John … read Constable discussion and activities resource Whether you are studying John Constable or just interested in exploring his art: use our discussion, research and activity suggestions … read Looking differently at Constable Take your time and look at Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows in new and surprising ways More on Constable Left Right read The final visitor Steven Sherrill Steven Sherrill pens a fictional account of a studio visit to the English painter John Constable read The edge of England Lavinia Greenlaw Poet Lavinia Greenlaw pens a poem on Constable inspired by a visit to the ruins of Hadleigh Castle, Kent. read Nostalgia as nature intended Anne Lyles A new series of In Focus displays at Tate Britain takes an in-depth look at artworks as well as items … read Constable’s Sketch for Hadleigh Castle : A Technical Examination Natasha Duff Constable (1776–1837) made one of his characteristic 'six footer' oil sketches in preparation for Hadleigh Castle which he exhibited at … Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows exhibited 1831 by John Constable Amy Concannon New research into Constable’s brooding, dramatic and compositionally complex Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows offers an expanded context – political, … Related art terms Left Right read Naturalism Naturalism was a broad movement in the nineteenth century which represented things closer to the way we see them read Landscape Landscape is one of the principal types or genres of subject in Western art read Plein air The French term plein air means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures out … read Oil paint Oil paint is form of a slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil that … read Romanticism Term in use by the early nineteenth century to describe the movement in art and literature distinguished by a new …
