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Book of the Week: Martin Gayford - Constable in Love

Book of the Week: Martin Gayford - Constable in Love: Episode 5

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Martin Gayford - Constable in Love

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Finally married, the serious production of both paintings and children can now begin.

After John and Maria finally married, the serious production of both paintings and children could begin. Read by Anton Lesser.

Anton Lesser reads Martin Gayford's account of the early career of John Constable and his long battle to win the hand of his future wife, Maria Bicknell, based on correspondence between the pair.

After seven years of courtship, Maria and John finally married in a quiet ceremony with no family members in attendance. Now the serious production of paintings and of children could begin in earnest.

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Martin Gayford's account of John Constable's battle to win the hand of his future wife

Martin Gayford's account of the early career of John Constable and his long battle to win the hand of his future wife, Maria Bicknell, based on correspondence between the pair

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