Liber Studiorum: Plate 18, Trees at Norwich Thorp, Norfolk

John Sell Cotman

Cleveland Museum of Art

The drawing depicts trees with a person sitting at their base. The trees have multiple trunks and a large, rounded canopy of leaves. The person sits on the ground facing left, wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt with their left arm extended. A small structure, possibly a gate or wall, is visible on the left. The drawing is rendered in black and white, with varying shades of gray used to create depth and texture. The background fades into lighter shades towards the top. The trees and person are positioned in the center and lower part of the image. Text at the bottom reads "NORWICH THORP" on the left and an illegible signature on the right. A small number "18" appears in the upper right corner. The image has a light-brown border around the edges.