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John Constable RA was a prominent British landscape painter of the Romantic period, renowned for his realistic depictions of the English countryside, which include famous works like "The Hay Wain." His innovative use of color and light significantly influenced later artists including the French Impressionists.
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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Constable RA 1776-1837 lodged and worked in this house in 1824 and 1828 then known as 9 Mrs Sober's Gardens Recorded plaque organisation: City of Brighton & Hove.
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