A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
sheet: 33.2 × 42.1 cm (13 1/16 × 16 9/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Paul Mellon Collection
Accession Number
1975.46.12
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the National Gallery of, where *A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk* (1830) captures the serene beauty of England's Suffolk countryside. Created by engraver David Lucas after an oil sketch by John Constable, this print depicts a lush, wooded dell in Helmingham Park—a sketching ground for the Romantic artist. Constable, renowned for his luminous landscapes like *The Hay Wain*, drew inspiration from his native Suffolk, emphasizing nature's atmospheric effects and transient light to evoke deep emotional resonance. This mezzotint progress proof, measuring 33.2 × 42.1 cm, showcases the int...