Rokeby Park
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a misty valley with rolling hills and scattered trees. The watercolor is soft and blurry, like a quick study. Light gray tones dominate, with darker patches for shadows and a few trees on the right. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes—almost like a quick note of the scene. It feels like a moment frozen in time, not a polished finish. Next, check out Cotman, John Sell for more of his landscape sketches.
