The Lock and The Cornfield. A Pair. by John Constable (and David Lucas 1802-1881), 1776-1837

John Constable (and David Lucas 1802-1881), 1776-1837
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The Lock and The Cornfield. A Pair.

A matched pair of mezzotints with touches of engraving in black ink. 1832/34. Very fine pair of impressions from the recorded 1834 first issue, published by Moon. With Moon's
scratch letter publication line and date.
Ref: Shirley - David Lucas Mezzotints after John Constable 35 and 36, recorded first published states.

Extremely fine first issue impressions with brilliant tonal contrasts. On pale cream heavy wove paper. Excellent original condition; very slight signs of an old mount mark. Not restored. The pair in matching condition. Sheets: 32 1/4 x 22 1/2ins. Plates: 27 1/4 x 20 1/2 and 27 1/4 x 20 3/8ins.

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Note: The slight time toning of the sheets mentioned above could be treated and removed by our conservators if the purchaser should so require.

See also notes on Constable in Summer Evening, Seabeach, Brighton, The LockandYarmouth, Norfolk