Near Whitby, Yorkshire 1814

"Near Whitby, Yorkshire" is a pencil drawing created by John Sell Cotman in 1814. The artwork depicts a picturesque landscape featuring a river flowing towards a stone building situated at the base of a hill. In the foreground, a lone figure rests beneath a tree, creating a sense of tranquility and isolation. This piece exemplifies Cotman's talent for capturing the beauty of the English countryside through his skilled use of light and shadow. Cotman was a renowned English watercolorist and draftsman known for his romantic landscapes. His works are often characterized by a sense of atmospheric depth and evocative detail, capturing the essence of the natural world.