1824
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Whitby is a 1824 by John Sell Cotman, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This landscape painting depicts a serene scene with a body of water in the foreground, flanked by trees and bushes on either side. In the background, a large building stands, possibly a castle or a church, with a mountain range rising behind it. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture, with the sky above a soft, hazy grey. The painting's use of light and shadow adds to its sense of atmosphere, with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene. The artist's brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this painting, which is a great example of Romanticism.
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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