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Landscape Sketch with Bridge and Castle

John Sell Cotman

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4727 × 3266 px
Public Domain
Yes
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