A fine and precise graphite study of Castle Acre Priory attributed to John Sell Cotman. With a tender and gentle hand, the artist has rendered his subject in astounding detail; from the distant flock of birds to the resting figures, no detail is spared in this drawing.
We cannot be sure of the provenance of this artwork, and therefore cannot guarantee it is by Cotman's hand, but the subject, style, age and signature match the artist.
Signed. On wove.The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light foxing. Some light restoration work has been completed on the back to repair tears to the paper.
34.6 x 28.4cm (13.6" x 11.2")Sheet: 36.9 x 30.5cm (14.5" x 12")
John Sell Cotman was born in Norwich, on 16 May 1782.
Cotman was educated at the Norwich School. He showed a talent for art from an early age and would often go out on frequent drawing trips into the countryside around Norwich.
He moved to London in 1798, initially making a living through commissions from print-sellers. While in London Cotman made the acquaintance of the artists J. M. W. Turner, Peter de Wint and Thomas Girtin, who became an influential figure in his artistic development.
In 1800 Cotman exhibited at the Royal Academy for the first time, showing five scenes of Surrey and one of Harlech Castle. He is thought to have spent the summers of 1800 and 1801 touring Wales, as he showed Welsh scenes at the Royal Academy in 1801 and 1802. In 1800 he was awarded an honorary palette by the Society of Arts. He continued to exhibit at the Academy until 1806.
In January 1834, Cotman was appointed Master of Landscape Drawing at King's College School in London, partly on the recommendation of J. M. W. Turner. In 1836, his son Miles Edmund Cotman was appointed to assist him. The poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti was one of his pupils. In London, Cotman was friends with the artists James Stark, George Cattermole, Samuel Prout, and Cornelius Varley. In 1836, he became an honorary member of the Institute of British Architects.
Priory Road, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, PE32 2XD
| SKU | qa177 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Attrib. John Sell Cotman (1782-1842) |
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 34.6 x 28.4cm |
| Medium | Graphite |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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