. Notable paintings by masters of the early English, Dutch, Flemish and French schools. No. 89 JOHN CONSTABLE, 1776—1837 HARVEST In this charming landscape, largely constructed with a palette /-/l/Tt7 knife, we have a sweeping view of the rustic English country, with harvesters in a grain field in the foreground. The warm, , ^ rich tones of color are resplendent, and the atmospheric sky unites with the golden corn fields to form a scene of great beauty Height, 20 inches; width, 18 inches. John Constable, one of the greatest realistic landscape painters ofEngland, was born in East Bergholt
. Notable paintings by masters of the early English, Dutch, Flemish and French schools. No. 89 JOHN CONSTABLE, 1776—1837 HARVEST In this charming landscape, largely constructed with a palette /-/l/Tt7 knife, we have a sweeping view of the rustic English country, with harvesters in a grain field in the foreground. The warm, , ^ rich tones of color are resplendent, and the atmospheric sky unites with the golden corn fields to form a scene of great beauty Height, 20 inches; width, 18 inches. John Constable, one of the greatest realistic landscape painters ofEngland, was born in East Bergholt, Suffolk, in 1776. No. 90 JOSEF DE BIBEBA 1588—1656 CHRIST BLESSING BREAD A half-length picture of the Saviour standing facing thespectator. A long loose robe of red conceals the lines of thefigure, and a green cloak is thrown over his left shoulder. In ~ <^7his left hand is a small loaf of bread, which he is blessing withthe outstretched fingers of his right. The head leans upon theleft shoulder, and is inclined slightly forward, the face beinglighted from the left, leaving
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