Archdeacon John Fisher letters to John Constable.

Osmington, Weymouth, 1822-1830.

3 letters ; 28 cm.

English

John Fisher, 1788-1832, was Archdeacon of Salisbury Cathedral. He was the nephew of Constable's early friend and mentor Bishop John Fisher, but was also himself a friend and frequent correspondent/confidant of the artist.

Three autograph letters, signed, from Archdeacon John Fisher to John Constable, Oct. 1 and 11, 1822, and Jan. 1, 1830. All are posted from Osmington, Weymouth. Subjects include invitations extended to Constable to visit Fisher at Salisbury; Constable's financial difficulties; positive reaction to Constable's artwork by Fisher's acquaintances; the scenic qualities of Portland (Dorset); Fisher's opinion of the poetry of Henry Hart Milman; and business affairs with Dominic Charles Colnaghi, print dealer.

October 17, 2007

Archdeacon John Fisher letters to John Constable. Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Archdeacon John Fisher letters to John Constable. Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Correspondence.