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The Grove, or Admiral's House, Hampstead John Constable (1776-1837) 1821-1822 Great Britain Oil on paper laid on canvas 245x 29.2cm Museum no137-1888 Given by Isabel Constable 1888 Constable painted this from the upper window of his house at 2 Lower Terrace. It depicts a property remodelled by a retired admiral. He called the main roof his quarterdeck and celebrated special occasions by firing cannons in salute. Ten years later Constable exhibited a painting of this subject titled 'A Romantic House at Hampstead'

The Grove, or Admiral's House, Hampstead, John Constable

The Grove, or Admiral's House, Hampstead
John Constable (1776-1837)
1821-1822
Great Britain
Oil on paper laid on canvas
245x 29.2cm
Museum no.137-1888
Given by Isabel Constable 1888

Constable painted this from the upper window of his house at 2 Lower Terrace. It depicts a property remodelled by a retired admiral. He called the main roof his quarterdeck and celebrated special occasions by firing cannons in salute. Ten years later Constable exhibited a painting of this subject titled 'A Romantic House at Hampstead'.