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Lime Kiln, Cromer, by John Sell Cotman, 1800

Lime Kiln, Cromer

John Sell Cotman

1800

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Lime Kiln, Cromer is a 1800 by John Sell Cotman, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Sell Cotman
When & what style?
1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This landscape painting shows a lime kiln in Cromer, with a large wooden structure in the center. The kiln is surrounded by trees and hills, and the sky above is hazy. The artist has used a range of tones to create depth and texture in the painting, from the dark shadows of the trees to the light, airy sky. The kiln itself is depicted in detail, with wooden beams and a chimney. The painting is a great example of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil and wash drawing titled *Lime Kiln, Cromer* was created by John Sell Cotman in 1800.

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About the artist

Portrait of John Sell Cotman
Artist

John Sell Cotman

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.

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