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Pier in Brighton by John Constable

Pier in Brighton by John Constable

Constable was experiencing ambivalent feelings for Brighton. Two of his visits to this city – in 1824 and 1828 – were associated with the serious illness of his wife Maria. In Brighton, he hoped to cure her of consumption. But the sea resort only a little eased her suffering. This could not but leave a bitter sludge in the soul of the artist.

In addition, Constable was annoyed by the noisy crowds of tourists. He caustically called the local beach “Seaside Piccadilly”, comparing it to one of the busiest streets in London. Finally, he considered visiting fashionable resorts an empty pastime. Constable wrote to D. Fischer: “In short, there is nothing interesting for the artist, except for breakwaters and the ever-changing sky.

Fishing boats look very picturesque, but this plot has been pounded by landscape painters already so much that from it, in my opinion, now more harm than good. “But, despite the irritation and bitterness, Constable managed to paint a picture here, which, being shown at the exhibition Royal Academy, received very flattering reviews.

On the “Pier in Brighton” critics spoke only in superlatives. He was placed on a par with the best seascapes of Turner. However, then the picture never found a buyer, and since Constable never again took up the seascapes.

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