Cello belonging to artist John Constable to be played for first time in 100 years
Summary
John Constable, a famous British landscape painter, also loved music and had a cello made in 1802, which is being played publicly for the first time in 100 years after restoration. The cello was made by John Dunthorne Sr, a friend and neighbor of Constable, and it has been carefully repaired so it can be heard again.Key Facts
- John Constable was a well-known British painter famous for landscapes like The Hay Wain.
- Constable also enjoyed playing music and had a personal cello made in 1802.
- The cello was crafted by John Dunthorne Sr, who was Constable’s neighbor, friend, and mentor.
- Dunthorne was a self-taught artist and maker of musical instruments, including the cello.
- The cello was last played publicly about 100 years ago and was badly restored in 1926.
- It entered the Ipswich Collection in 1942 but was unplayable until recently.
- Friends of Ipswich Museum raised over £4,000 to restore the cello.
- Expert restorers James and Sylvie Fawcett repaired the instrument, and cellist Melanie Woodcock played it during restoration.
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