Richmond Bridge with barges in the Thames, John Constable, 09/09/1818
John Constable, portraitJohn ConstableBritish, 1776–1837

Richmond Bridge with barges in the Thames

09/09/1818 · Drawing · 10.2 × 13.3 cm

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Where is “Richmond Bridge with barges in the Thames” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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264-1888

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In the life of John Constable

The whole life
  1. 1816

    A marriage against the bride’s grandfather

    Maria’s grandfather, Dr Rhudde, rector of East Bergholt, opposed the match: he thought the Constables his social inferiors and threatened to disinherit her. Constable’s parents approved but offered no support until he was financially secure; they died soon afterwards, and he inherited a fifth share of the family business.

  2. October 1816

    A honeymoon by the sea

    After the wedding at St Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Fisher, the couple stayed at Fisher’s vicarage and toured the south coast. The sea at Weymouth and Brighton pushed Constable towards brilliant colour and lively brushwork.

  3. 2 October 1816

    Married: Maria Bicknell

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