The first talk of our 2024-25 series examines John Constable’s work during the later period of his life. Against a background of significant personal and professional challenges Constable tackled familiar themes afresh whilst also diversifying his practice with new subjects. In pursuit of naturalism in landscape he evolved a freer and more expressive style in oil, and more fully explored the possibilities of and printmaking. The final years of his life can therefore be seen as some of his most varied, exciting and radical, and are crucial to understanding his overall legacy.
Nicola Moorby
Nicola Moorby is an independent art historian, lecturer and curator, specialising in British art of the nineteenth century. She has curated a number of exhibitions including one recently at The Arc, Winchester. She has published widely and regularly teaches at the Courtauld: TV appearances have included Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr’ and ‘Art on the BBC’. Her book about Turner and Constable is due for be release next year (2025).
Image John Constable: Hadleigh Castle 1829; Yale Centre for British Art
Doors/bar open at 6.45: talks start at 19.30
