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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.

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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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