“Constable’s deep personal connection to Salisbury makes this an especially meaningful loan for the Museum,” he added.
Dating back to the early 1820s, the painting was inspired by Constable’s multiple trips to the area during this time, including stays with the Bishop of Salisbury and his close friend, the bishop’s nephew John Fisher.
The painting, which has been owned by the same family for more than 60 years and will be on loan to the museum until 2030, will be displayed alongside a drawing of Constable and engravings of his work by David Lucas.
The work has been the subject of detailed research by art historian and author Timothy Wilcox, who will give public talks at the site on 11 June.
Born in 1776 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, Constable is best known for his depiction of the English countryside.
Constable died in London in 1837.