The image shows a broad meadow with a massive, dark-foliaged tree at the left. In the distance at right, Salisbury Cathedral's tall spire rises above a line of trees, and small figures and a horse-drawn vehicle cross the grass before it. The scene reproduces John Constable's view of the cathedral, a subject he painted repeatedly; the spire was already a celebrated landmark, the tallest church spire in England. A handwritten note adds, 'Loveliest spire in all the world, L.C. thinks.'
Black-and-white print with visible white margins at left and right edges; printed heading 'POST CARD' at top, publisher 'NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART / WASHINGTON, D.C.', series number [108], and printed caption 'A VIEW OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL / By CONSTABLE (1776–1837) / Mellon Collection'; handwritten message 'Loveliest spire in all the world, L.C. thinks.' No postmark. Divided-back National Gallery of Art card (vertical divider); white border around the picture; matte cream card stock, not linen or glossy. Dealer pencil annotation '112 / 1.00' at top right. No stamp, no address.
Cite this card
Constable's Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, England, circa 1941, postcard, c. 1941. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/constables-salisbury-cathedral-salisbury-england-circa-1941. Accessed November 2, 2026.
