A cottage with trees
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small, simple house with a chimney, nestled between two trees. The lines are light and quick, almost like a quick note of what the artist saw. A horse stands nearby, grazing on a patch of grass by the side of the house. The drawing feels loose and natural, as if Cooper was capturing a moment fast. The trees and house aren’t perfectly detailed—they’re just enough to recognize what they are. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching.
