Landscape with Church c. 19th century

"Landscape with Church" is a pencil sketch by John Sell Cotman, a prominent British landscape artist of the early 19th century. The work depicts a simple yet evocative scene of a church nestled within a rolling landscape. Cotman's signature loose, expressive lines convey a sense of immediacy and the essence of the place. The focus is on the church, its tower dominating the composition, while the surrounding landscape is rendered with delicate detail. This sketch showcases Cotman's mastery of light and shadow, contributing to the serene atmosphere of the piece.