Oak 1789

johnrobertcozens

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

etching

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Oak" is a 1789 drawing by English artist John Robert Cozens, known for his evocative landscape works. This piece, likely created during his travels in Switzerland, showcases Cozens’ signature style, using delicate, suggestive lines to evoke the grandeur of nature. The oak tree, its branches reaching towards the sky, dominates the composition, while the dramatic clouds add a sense of awe and mystery. This drawing exemplifies Cozens' artistic skill in capturing the essence of a landscape through a masterful combination of detail and abstraction.