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Tan y Bwlch, North Wales

John Sell Cotman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a river curving into the scene. Cows are wading in the water near the viewer. A stone bridge spans the river in the middle of the composition. The scene transitions into lush banks with trees. In the distance, there is a mountain range under a sky with soft clouds. The artwork is done in a monochrome palette, using shades of black and gray for depth and texture. Brushstrokes create a play of light and shadow throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1810/1815
Medium
softground etching touched with graphite on light brown wove paper
Dimensions
4505 × 3222 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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