Cliffs on the North-East side of Point Lorenzo, Madeira

Cotman employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the roughness of the cliffs and water, combining earth tones, greens, and soft blues to create a sense of dynamic naturalism.

Painted in 1800, the work reflects Cotman's early approach to landscape, though detailed provenance (ownership history) is not provided in the available information.

This watercolour can be contextualized within the broader artistic movement of Romanticism, where natural landscapes were often depicted to evoke powerful emotions and a sense of awe at nature's grandeur.