Constable’s Year

Marking the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth, this book follows the artist through the changing seasons, tracing the rhythms of his year to offer a vivid and unexpected portrait of this celebrated figure. Raised in Suffolk and originally trained to manage his father’s land, Constable’s rural upbringing had a lasting influence on his art. This Radio 4 ‘Book of the Week’ is full of stunning imagery and is a delight for anyone interested in Constable’s work or the landscapes that inspired him.