Artwork
Dieppe, from the Heights on the East
Dieppe, from the Heights on the East is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist John Sell Cotman. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
John Sell Cotman created the watercolour 'Dieppe, from the Heights on the East' in 1824, depicting a serene coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Dieppe, a coastal town with closely packed buildings along a harbour, viewed from a rocky cliff where figures are gathered. Boats are visible in the water, and the sky is characterised by soft clouds.
Technique & Style
Cotman employed light colours and smooth brushstrokes to convey a sense of distance and calmness, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Sell Cotman (16 May 1782 – 24 July 1842) was an English marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, and a leading member of the Norwich School of painters.
