Landscape Sketch with Bridge and Castle

johnsellcotman

drawing

light pencil work

thin stroke sketch

incomplete sketchy

etching

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Landscape Sketch with Bridge and Castle" is a pencil drawing by the English Romantic artist John Sell Cotman. Cotman is known for his atmospheric landscapes, particularly of the English countryside. The delicate lines in this sketch capture the essence of a serene scene, suggesting a bridge leading towards a castle nestled amongst trees. Cotman's loose, gestural style creates a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, characteristic of his approach to landscape drawing.