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John Constable RA

@johnconstablera.bsky.social

Proud & Humble son of East Bergholt, SUFFOLK. Painter and ROMANTIC. Painting is but another word for Feeling. Definitely not a BOT, thank you.

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And β€ͺ@waggingtale.bsky.social‬ says she loves a Maxfield Parrish twilight. Maybe we will see one this evening?
At Close of Day by Maxfield Parrish 1944
Oil on Board

16.01.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Day!
This artist has been brought to my attention as an example of the recent weather in London. Yes indeed it has been very Verpilleux!
Tower Bridge by Emile Antoine Verpilleux 1912
Linocut printed in colour
Many thanks to @fnuth.bsky.social‬

16.01.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Sue. Much appreciated. Art is our window into worlds and imaginations

16.01.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.

16.01.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree. I sometimes see the white horses Ravillious depicted and feel reassured that the man was looking at the same view. I've also watched the sees from Margate with the window open as the clouds and sun chase across the Turneresque sea.

15.01.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed. These works change our minds to their visual interpretation. I love that.

15.01.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a new artist for me so thank you for the education.

15.01.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you see these views in real life. Do you think Ooo, that's Turner.

15.01.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

As your visual vocabulary grows you will start looking at things with an artist's style in mind. Grimshaw does moonlight brilliantly and I often see a view, or even get to photograph something that looks very JAG.

15.01.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It enhances our experience of being human and definitely helps with our mental wellbeing.

15.01.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I have seen a few real vistas like Clausen.

15.01.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Question: Do you think viewing art helps you see the world better?
I often view something and think to myself (for example) 'Oo that's very Grimshaw' and enjoy the sight all the more.

15.01.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pennine Railway by Simon Palmer 1993
Watercolour, Ink and Gouache

15.01.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

eek!

14.01.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Day!
The Sun Peeped o'er yon Southland Hills by Joseph Farqharson (1846-1935)
Oil on Canvas

12.01.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

It's always been a very popular image when I've posted before. I think the coldness of it is key to that.

12.01.2026 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's one of those days isn't it.
Pike Fishing in January by Alfred James Munnings 1898
(Private Collection)

11.01.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow in Islington by Melissa Scott-Miller, March 2018
Oil

11.01.2026 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twilight by Yevgeny Lushpin 2000
Oil on Canvas

05.01.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo from across a valley to a first of bare trees with frosty branches

Photo from across a valley to a first of bare trees with frosty branches

Yesterday morning's view of the Wye Valley. #TinyJoys

05.01.2026 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Night Flight by William Hays
7 Colour Linocut on Paper

05.01.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday 5th January by Simon Palmer "Saltaire residents heading towards the Church to pay tribute to Sir Titus Salt".

05.01.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a beauty.

31.12.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Bonnie. Yes, it was always hard to figure and time and give it my full attention. I need to post on my terms and enjoy it fully rather than feeling like it’s a task.

31.12.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Winter Scene with Skaters near a Castle by Hendrick Avercamp 1608
Oil on Panel
(National Gallery)
#Bauble

23.12.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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In the Depths of Winter by Richard Freiherr von Drasche-Wartinberg 1923
Oil on Canvas
(Doretheum)

23.12.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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A Moonlit Winter Landscape by Remigius Adrianus van Haanen, Date unknown
Oil on Canvas
(Private Collection)

22.12.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree. Such an evocative painting.

21.12.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Day!
View Of A Church-Yard Entrance In Winter by Edmund Koken 1862
Oil on Canvas
Private Collection

21.12.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 349    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Winter Dream by Lowell Birge Harrison c. 1930s
Pastel on paper mounted to canvas
(Private Collection)

19.12.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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