Circle of John CONSTABLE (British, 1776-1837). Barges on a River.

CONSTABLE, John (British, 1776-1837), circle of
Barges on a river
Oil on canvas
ca. 1830
44" x 61 1/2" visible canvas; 53 1/2" x 70" framed

The composition is loosely based on Constable's View on the Stour near Dedham of 1822, in the Huntington Library, Art Collection, San Marino, CA. An attribution to Frederick W. Watts (1800-1870), whose style was strongly influenced by Constable's work, has been suggested for this painting. He was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1821-1860 and at the British Institution from 1823-1862.