Tan y Bwlch, North Wales c. 1810 - 1815

"Tan y Bwlch, North Wales" is a drawing by John Sell Cotman dating from c. 1810-1815. The artwork captures a picturesque scene of a bridge over a river in the Welsh countryside. Cotman's use of hatched lines creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the natural beauty of the landscape. The composition emphasizes the bridge and the surrounding river, with distant mountains and a cluster of cows adding to the peaceful ambiance. The drawing exemplifies Cotman's interest in capturing the unique character of the British landscape, a theme that was popular amongst artists of the Romantic era.