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Liber Studiorum: Plate 9, A Study

John Sell Cotman

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape drawing titled "Liber Studiorum: Plate 9, A Study" by John Sell Cotman. The scene shows a path running along a body of water, with a railing on the left side. The path is lined with trees and bushes on the right side and dense foliage on the left. In the background, there are hills and a distant harbor with several ships. Two people are on the path, and there are additional figures near the water. The drawing is rendered in dark brown lines on a beige background. The overall composition features a mix of natural elements and human presence. The style is detailed and realistic, with an emphasis on texture and shading.

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900 × 687 px
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