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The Devil's Tower

John Sell Cotman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a vertical rock formation near a body of water. The horizon is visible as the water meets the sky. The drawing uses charcoal strokes to depict the rocky terrain and water surface texture. The color scheme includes beige, charcoal, and white. In the distance, smaller rocks are seen, and on the right, there are hints of boats and reflections.

Artwork Details

Date
1833/1834
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on blue wove paper
Dimensions
4772 × 3467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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