Landscape with Church Tower c. 1915

"Landscape with Church Tower" is an etching by American artist John Wesley Cotton, created around 1915. This print captures the peaceful beauty of a rural landscape, featuring a small village nestled amidst tall trees and a prominent church tower in the distance. The soft, pastel colors evoke a sense of tranquility and evoke the golden light of dusk or early morning. Cotton's meticulous detail in the trees and buildings creates a sense of depth and realism, while the delicate handling of the sky and clouds creates a sense of atmosphere and light. This etching is a beautiful example of Cotton's mastery of the printmaking medium and his keen eye for capturing the essence of the natural world.