Constable Collection (page 4)

A Sea Beach, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
A Sea Beach, 1830

Weymouth Bay, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Weymouth Bay, 1830

A Mill, 1832. Creator: David Lucas
A Mill, 1832

Yarmouth, Norfolk, 1832. Creator: David Lucas
Yarmouth, Norfolk, 1832

Yarmouth, Norfolk, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Yarmouth, Norfolk, 1830

A Summerland, 1829. Creator: David Lucas
A Summerland, 1829

Summer Evening, 1831. Creator: David Lucas
Summer Evening, 1831

Spring, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Spring, 1830

A Lock on the Stour, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
A Lock on the Stour, 1830

Jacques and the Wounded Stag (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 1), 1830

Old Sarum, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Old Sarum, 1830

Stoke-by-Neyland, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Stoke-by-Neyland, 1830

Autumnal Sunset, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Autumnal Sunset, 1830

A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk, 1830

Noon, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Noon, 1830

River Stour, 1831. Creator: David Lucas
River Stour, 1831

Stoke-by-Neyland, 1829. Creator: David Lucas
Stoke-by-Neyland, 1829

A Mill, 1829. Creator: David Lucas
A Mill, 1829

Hadleigh Castle: Large Plate, 1830-32. Creator: David Lucas
Hadleigh Castle: Large Plate, 1830-32

NIGHT WATCHMEN / LONDON
A constable goes his nightly round, patrolling the streets accompanied by what must surely be one of the first police dogs ! Date: circa 1660

Cloud Study, 1830-35. Creator: John Constable
Cloud Study, 1830-35

A Mill Near Colchester, 1833. Creator: John Constable
A Mill Near Colchester, 1833

Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds, ca. 1825. Creator: John Constable
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds, ca. 1825

Stoke-by-Nayland, ca. 1810-11. Creator: John Constable
Stoke-by-Nayland, ca. 1810-11

Mrs. James Pulham Sr. (Frances Amys, ca. 1766-1856), 1818. Creator: John Constable
Mrs. James Pulham Sr. (Frances Amys, ca. 1766-1856), 1818

Ford Road and Rope Walk Showing the Windmill, near Folkestone, 1947. Creator: John Constable
Folkestone: Ford Road and the Ropewalk, 1833, (1947). A windmill in the Kent countryside. Picture in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C. P. Skilton

Rainstorm over the Sea, c. 1826. Creator: Constable, John (1776-1837)
Rainstorm over the Sea, c. 1826. Found in the Collection of Royal Academy of Arts, London

A Country Road with Trees and Figures, c1830, (1934). Creator: John Constable
A Country Road with Trees and Figures, c1830, (1934). Painting in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From " The Connoisseur", Vol 93, No 389, January 1934. [The Connoisseur Ltd

Chesil Beach, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: John Constable
Chesil Beach, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). View of Chesil Beach in Dorset. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]

John Constable, 1881. Creator: Unknown
John Constable, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

A Night Scene, 1809, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
A Night Scene, 1809, (1827). A man, looking dishevelled and the worse for wear, is brought home by constables as a dog barks at his feet

The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

Dedham Lock, or The Leaping Horse, 1825, (1922). Creator: John Constable
Dedham Lock, or The Leaping Horse, 1825, (1922). View of the Suffolk countryside, with a horse leaping a barrier by a sluice near the River Stour

Storm Clouds passing over Hampstead, early 19th century, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Storm Clouds passing over Hampstead, early 19th century, (c1900). Dark skies over the village of Hampstead, (now part of greater London). Print after a painting by John Constable

John Constable, R. A. (1776-1837). Creator: Unknown
John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837). Print after a self portrait drawing by British landscape painter Constable, made c1799-1804, in the National Portrait Gallery in London

The Leaping Horse, 1825, (c1950). Creator: John Constable
The Leaping Horse, 1825, (c1950). Tow horse leaping over a barrier on the path as the barge lowers its sail, scene in Suffolk. Painting in the Royal Academy, London

Arrival by rail of the Constable of Cheshire, to Mottram Station in April of 1855, vintage engraving

Alvaro de Luna (1390-1453), Constable of Castile, favorite of Juan II, engraving of the collection Illustrious Men

Hampstead, Middlesex, 1831. Artist: David Lucas
Hampstead, Middlesex, 1831. A view on Hampstead Heath

View of Hampstead Heath, London, 1831. Artist: David Lucas
View of Hampstead Heath, London, 1831

A constable directing traffic in the fog, London, c1910s-c1920s(?). Where Charing Cross meets Trafalgar Square

Scotland Yard in the early hours of the morning, the Embankment, London, 20th century. The constable on duty is conferring with a plain-clothed policeman outside the Commissioners office

John Constable, English landscape painter, 1796. Artist: Daniel Gardner
John Constable, English landscape painter, 1796. Portrait of Constable (1776-1837) aged 20

Cottage in a Cornfield, 1833. Artist: John Constable
Cottage in a Cornfield, 1833

Brighton Beach, 19th century. Artist: John Constable
Brighton Beach, 19th century

View of Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds, Wiltshire, c1822. Artist
View of Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds, Wiltshire, c1822. From the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, c1796-1837. Artist: John Constable
Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, c1796-1837

A Dog Watching a Rat in the Water, 1831. Artist: John Constable
A Dog Watching a Rat in the Water, 1831

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"Capturing the Essence of Constable: From Salisbury to Stratford St Mary" Step into the world of renowned artist John Constable as we explore the various facets of a constable's role throughout history. In his famous painting, "Stratford St Mary from the Coombs, " Constable beautifully depicts the idyllic English countryside where these dedicated officers once patrolled. Transporting us to bustling London, we encounter a symbol synonymous with law enforcement - the iconic Police Public Call Box. These blue boxes served as beacons of safety and assistance for both officers and citizens alike. A glimpse inside reveals a scene that reassures us with its sign proclaiming "Police Box in Use. " But it's not just about maintaining order on foot; our constables were known for their versatility. An intriguing image captures an officer skillfully maneuvering on a unicycle, showcasing their adaptability in unexpected situations. Venturing further into rural landscapes, Parham Mill at Gillingham, Dorset stands tall as a testament to constables' dedication in safeguarding local communities. This historic mill reminds us that their duty extended beyond urban boundaries. During times of adversity like World War II, women stepped up to serve alongside their male counterparts. Two brave female police officers don gas masks while patrolling war-torn streets in London, highlighting their unwavering commitment even amidst chaos. Accidents happen unexpectedly, but our they are always there to lend support and maintain order. A woman police officer attends diligently to an accident scene – her presence providing comfort during moments of distress. The evolution of uniforms reflects changing times and societal norms. We witness the transformation through images capturing women police officers sporting different attire – from Surrey uniform to Hartnell uniform designed by Norman Hartnell himself. In bustling city stations or parade rooms filled with camaraderie and shared experiences, policemen gather before heading out onto the streets they protect day after day.