John Constable Exhibition Explores Artist's Influential Network in Ipswich
An exhibition titled 'Constable: A Cast of Characters' has opened at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich, organized by Colchester + Ipswich Museums. The display, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marks the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth. It features more than 100 items including portraits, sketches, and landscapes by Constable and other artists, focusing on the individuals who shaped his career and helped define the region known as 'Constable Country'.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Constable: A Cast of Characters' opened at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich
- Celebrates 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth
- Organized by Colchester + Ipswich Museums with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Features over 100 works including portraits, sketches, and landscapes
- Focuses on people who influenced Constable and helped create 'Constable Country'
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Colchester + Ipswich Museums
- Christchurch Mansion
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Locations
- Ipswich
- Suffolk
- Essex