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Rowlandson's Sketches from Nature: Fowey, Cornwall
Rowlandson's Sketches from Nature: Fowey, Cornwall is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Rowlandson. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1964.8
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection
About this work
Overview
Created in 1809 by Thomas Rowlandson, 'Rowlandson's Sketches from Nature: Fowey, Cornwall' is a print capturing a scene from Fowey, Cornwall. It reflects the artist's interest in regional landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively river scene with various boats, including rowboats with passengers and a large sailing ship. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and buildings under a dramatic, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Rowlandson employed soft, sketchy lines to convey the movement of the boats and the atmosphere of the scene. The clouds are rendered in a dramatic style, suggesting an impending storm.
Context
As a British artist and caricaturist, Rowlandson's work often engaged with topographical themes and social observation, situating this print within his broader oeuvre.
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Artist
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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