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Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie holds 2 works by John Constable (1776–1837) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Constable revolutionised English landscape painting by insisting on working from direct observation of nature rather than classical convention. His paintings of the Suffolk countryside — particularly the Stour Valley — were highly influential on French painting, inspiring the Barbizon painters and, through them, the Impressionists.
Alte Nationalgalerie
Berlin · 2 works on display
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About the artist
John Constable
British · Romanticism · 1776–1837
Constable revolutionised English landscape painting by insisting on working from direct observation of nature rather than classical convention. His paintings of the Suffolk countryside — particularly the Stour Valley — were highly influential on French painting, inspiring the Barbizon painters and, through them, the Impressionists.
Key works
The Hay WainFlatford MillDedham Vale
Frequently asked questions
How many John Constable paintings are on display in Berlin?
Our current data shows 2 John Constable paintings on display in Berlin, spread across the Alte Nationalgalerie. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Berlin has the most John Constable paintings?
Alte Nationalgalerie holds all 2 known John Constable works in Berlin.
Where else can I see John Constable's paintings?
John Constable's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for John Constable →
Planning your visit to Berlin
Berlin's main art museums are clustered on Museum Island (Museumsinsel), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a second concentration around Potsdamer Platz and the Kulturforum. The Berlin Museum Pass (3-day) covers the Gemäldegalerie, Alte Nationalgalerie, and all state museums for a single price. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn network makes most museums accessible within 10 minutes.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.