Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds

Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds by John Constable
Artist
John Constable
Date
1836
Style
Romanticism
Genre
Landscape
Location
National Gallery
'Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds' is an 1836 landscape painting by John Constable, done using oil paints on canvas. Known for his works representing English Romanticism, this painting is set within the verdant grounds of the picturesque Coleorton Hall in Leicestershire. It prominently features a monument erected in memory of the first President of the Royal Academy, Sir Joshua Reynolds. The scene is lush with woodland and showcases an majestic stag, echoing the spirit of Romanticism encapsulating nature's profundity and beauty. As of 1888, this painting has remained in the collection of the National Gallery.

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