Artwork
Staffa
Staffa is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Edward Cooke. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Staffa is a pencil drawing created in 1838, depicting a rugged landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows the island of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, featuring a cliffside with a cave, trees, and bushes, conveying a sense of natural mystery.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture, resulting in a rough, rugged appearance that characterizes the cliff and trees.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This British artist spent decades drawing Scotland’s skylines and shores in pencil and ink.
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