
Landscape Sketch with Bridge and Castle
Cotman, John Sell · British
- Medium
- graphite on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1776 to 1800
- Image size
- 4727 × 3266px
Description
The image shows a sketch of a serene landscape. The horizon is depicted higher in the sketch with outlines of structures, potentially a bridge and buildings. The sketch is done in pencil with soft strokes, creating an impressionistic sense. Different shades of grey define the objects, while the paper is left bare for the sky and lighter areas. Close to us, there are indistinct shapes, potentially rocks or foliage. In the distance, there is a suggestion of trees or dense vegetation, framing the buildings in the sketch.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).