Sketch of Actor Sitting n.d.

This sketch by John Sell Cotman, a renowned English landscape artist, depicts a seated figure in profile. The drawing, executed in graphite on paper, exemplifies Cotman's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of capturing the human form. The loose, gestural lines suggest a fleeting moment, perhaps a study for a larger work. The sketch, with its intimate scale and casual subject, reveals Cotman's artistic versatility beyond his celebrated landscapes.