John Constable: Toward a Complete Chronology. - Reed College

1811 Dec 17 Farington records: "I called upon Constable to see the painted
Studies (Landscapes from nature) which He made in the
Country during the autumn. I recommended to Him as He had
been studying particular appearances, now to think of
Atmosphere & general effect. He told me He passed three
weeks at Salisbury with the Bishop in Sept. last, and went to
Sir Richd. Hoare's at Stourhead with him; where He met the
Revd. Wm. Coxe author of Travels & of the life of Sir Robt.
Walpole"; etc. (Farington XI, p. 4052)
1811 Dec Probably on 20 December, J.C. takes a coach to
ca. 20-22 Worcestershire, makes his way to Bewdley, presents himself
at Spring Grove and spends a weekend in Maria's company.
Returns probably on the 22nd. (JCC II, p. 56; see also JCC I,
p. 73, JCC IV, p. 33 and JCC VI, p. 14)
1811 Dec 22 Invited to dine with Bishop Fisher in London on 22 December
1811. (JCC VI, p. 13)
1811 Dec 24 Letter from J.C. in London to Maria in Spring Grove. (JCC II,
pp. 56-57; see also JCC IV, p. 241)
1811 Dec 27 Farington records: "Constable called & spoke of an excursion
He had made to Worcestershire." (Farington XI, p. 4056)
1811 Dec 31 Letter from father in East Bergholt to J.C. in London: "At
your earnest request you may expect to see your Sister at
No. 63 [Charlotte Street] next Thursday afternoon." Father
also discourages him from pursuing his courtship with Maria
until his prospects improve. (JCC I, p. 74; see also JCC II, pp.
57-58)
1811 Leslie records J.C. paints picture from memory of a landscape
by Wilson, belonging to Sir George Beaumont. However,
Farington records a similar occurrence on 25 May 1799. (JC:
FDC, p. 143)
1812 Jan 2 Presumably, Mary Constable arrives in London to stay with
J.C. (JCC I, p. 74; see also JCC II, p. 58)
1812 Jan 7 Calls at Spring Gardens upon hearing of Maria's return to
London, fails to find Maria home. (JCC II, p. 58)