Large antique engraving by Alfred Lucas (British, 1841 - 1886); After John Constable (1776 - 1837) Entitled "The Lock After [John] Constable" | Blind stamped and pencil signed by "Alfred Lucas" | Engraving is after the earlier engraving by David Lucas, the brother of Alfred Lucas, of John Constable's painting entitled "The Lock" | The Lock was one of a sequence of large pictures of Suffolk canal scenes that Constable exhibited at the Royal Academy between the years of 1819 and 1825. The keeper of Flatford Lock is depicted in the process of opening the gates whilst a barge waits in the basin for the water levels to drop. On the left, a horse waits beside a crouching figure. Fields extend into the distance and a church can be seen. | Matted and framed under glass | Approx. Dimensions 35.25" H x 30" W x 2" D | Margin toning and some foxing, very little effect to image.