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Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales holds 1 work 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.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
💎 Hidden GemSydney · 1 work on display
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 Sydney?
Our current data shows 1 John Constable painting on display in Sydney, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Which museum in Sydney has the most John Constable paintings?
Art Gallery of New South Wales holds all 1 known John Constable work in Sydney.
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 Sydney
The Art Gallery of NSW is a short walk from the CBD or reachable by bus, and entry to the permanent collection is free. The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is on Circular Quay, opposite the ferry terminals — easily combined with a harbour visit. Major temporary exhibitions charge separately at both venues.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.