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Liber Studiorum: Plate 29, Harlech Castle, N. Wales

John Sell Cotman

Cleveland Museum of Art

A black and white drawing of a castle on a hill. The castle is made of stone and has four visible cylindrical towers. The towers are of varying heights. The castle sits atop a hill with a steep slope covered in dark shading suggesting trees. In the foreground, there are several fallen tree branches. A leafless tree stands to the left. The sky is cloudy. The drawing is rendered in a detailed, realistic style with heavy shading and texture. The image is presented on a beige background with darker spots around the edges.

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612 × 900 px
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