Salisbury cathedral
- Artist
- John Constable
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
'Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds' is a well-known masterpiece in the Romanticism era by the eminent English landscape artist, John Constable. Painted in 1823, this enchanting representation of Salisbury Cathedral, a noteworthy English medieval church, is regarded as one of his most prominent works. Commissioned by John Fisher, The Bishop of Salisbury, and one of Constable's intimate friends, the artwork excellently demonstrates Constable's diligent attention to sketch and study, capturing the minute details of the cathedral and the surrounding landscape. Since 1857, this version of the painting has been a part of the collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
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