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Liber Studiorum: Plate 31, Conway Castle, N. Wales

John Sell Cotman

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a ruined castle. The castle has a tall tower with battlements at the top. The tower is made of stone and has a rough, uneven surface. The castle's facade is partially destroyed, with crumbling walls and broken arches. A staircase leads down to a lower level on the left side. There are bushes and plants in the foreground, and a cloudy sky in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests an old, abandoned structure. The image is drawn in a detailed, realistic style.

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609 × 900 px
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