John Constable: A Revolutionary of Light and Landscape Born in 1776 in the tranquil village of East Bergholt, Suffolk, John Constable’s life was inextricably linked to the rolling hills and shimmering waterways of his native landscape. His early years were shaped by a modest upbringing within a family involved in the corn trade – a profession that initially seemed destined for him as well. However, a burgeoning artistic talent, nurtur…