John Park, “The Romantic House”, 1878, after John Constable (2nd copy)

John Park (1851–1919)

“The Romantic House”, 1878

Insights about the Subject:

The Tate Gallery (London) provides the following background on the house—known as Old Grove House, located at 26 Hampstead Grove in the historic heart of Hampstead, North London—featured centrally in this scene: 

“At some time known as The Grove, Admiral's House takes its present name from Admiral Matthew Barton (?1715–1795), who retired there towards the end of the eighteenth century. Barton rigged out the roof of the building in nautical style: ‘from this elevated position,’ wrote T.J. Barratt in 1912, ‘the old sailor was accustomed, at times when naval victories were being celebrated, to fire salutes from a couple of cannon he had mounted there, on what he called his quarter-deck.’ … The pond, which no longer exists, was known as Clock House Pond or Crockett's Pond.” See: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/constable-the-grove-hampstead-n01246

The British Museum describes the scene: 

“House at Hampstead; figures and cattle around a watering hole in the foreground with small bridge at right, the house with tower, known as 'The Grove' (or 'Admiral's House'), seen through trees behind…”Museum Number 1879,0510.130 — https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1879-0510-130

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on buff-coloured laid paper. The design is based on John Constable’s (1776–1837) painting, “The Grove, Hampstead” (circa 1821–32), held in the collection of the Tate Gallery. See: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/constable-the-grove-hampstead-n01246.This etching was printed in Paris by François Liénard (active circa 1860s–1880s) and published facing page 178 in the French periodical, “L’Art,” in 1878.

This is a richly inked, crisp, and evenly printed (faultless) impression. The sheet is in near pristine condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or handling marks.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 36 x 29.4 cm
• Platemark: 25.8 x 21.4 cm
• Image borderline: 24.9 x 20.9 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image):

• Left: “John Constable R.A. pinx. / L’Art.”
• Centre: “THE ROMANTIC HOUSE.”
• Right “J. Park, sc. / F^çois Liénard, Imp. Paris.

Price & Shipping:

AU$222 (approximately US$155.19 / €135.67 / £115.27), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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