John ConstableBritish, 1776–1837Study of a Cart with Two Horses
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Where is “Study of a Cart with Two Horses” now? Victoria and Albert Museum, Paintings, Room 88, The Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries, London. Yes, on view now. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
RoomPaintings, Room 88, The Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries
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About the painting
Constable painted this study from life beside the dunghill at East Bergholt. It was a preparation for a large composition entitled The Stour Valley and Dedham Village, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1815.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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- Accession number
- 333-1888
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- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
In the life of John Constable
The whole life1816
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.
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.
2 October 1816
Married: Maria Bicknell
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