John Constable

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John Constable
1776-1837
Landscape with a Fallen Tree
1816
Pencil on paper.
3 11/16 x 5 11/16 inches (93 x 150 mm)
Gift of Richard S. Davis.
1960.13
Inscription: 

Inscribed by the artist at upper right, "May 23rd. 1816 - / 8 morning -".

Provenance: 
Dr H. A. C. Gregory; his sale, Sotheby's, London, 20 July 1949, part of lot 55; Forst & Reed, London; Richard S. Davis.
Associated names: 

Gregory, H. A. C. (Henry Alexis Chodak), former owner.
Davis, Richard S., 1917-1985, former owner.

Bibliography: 

Reynolds, Graham. The early paintings and drawings of John Constable. New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 1996, no. 16.12.
Pierpont Morgan Library. Review of Acquisitions, 1949-1968. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1969, p. 139.
Adams, Frederick B., Jr. Tenth Annual Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1960, p. 64-65.

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