Masters of Art - John Constable

Celebrated for his iconic depictions of the English countryside, particularly his beloved Stour valley, John Constable helped raise the status of landscape painting. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Constable’s collected paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* A comprehensive range of paintings — over 200 artworks, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Constable’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings* Easily locate the paintings you want to view* Includes Leslie’s seminal biography - spend hours exploring the poet's personal correspondence and intriguing life - first time in digital print* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsDEDHAM VALEPORTRAIT OF MARIA BICKNELLLANDSCAPE: PLOUGHING SCENE IN SUFFOLKBOAT-BUILDING NEAR FLATFORD MILLWEYMOUTH BAY: BOWLEAZE COVE AND JORDON HILLFLATFORD MILLTHE OPENING OF WATERLOO BRIDGE SEEN FROM WHITEHALL STAIRSTHE WHITE HORSEHAMPSTEAD HEATHTHE HAY WAINCLOUD STUDY, 1822THE LEAPING HORSESALISBURY CATHEDRAL FROM THE BISHOP’S GROUNDSTHE CORNFIELDMARINE PARADE AND CHAIN PIER, BRIGHTONHADLEIGH CASTLESALISBURY CATHEDRAL FROM THE MEADOWSThe PaintingsTHE COLLECTED PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe DrawingsSELECTED DRAWINGSThe BiographyLIFE AND LETTERS OF JOHN CONSTABLE, R.A. by C. R. LesliePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles