Artwork
Hovell's Mill, Yarmouth
Hovell's Mill, Yarmouth is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Sell Cotman. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Hovell's Mill, Yarmouth is a drawing created in 1817 using pencil and wash. The artist inscribed the title on the work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a windmill in a landscape with buildings in the background. The mill's sails are angled, suggesting a moment in time. The scene is rendered in various grays, creating a subdued atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The drawing features bold lines and shading, which create depth and volume. The texture of the paper adds a tactile quality to the image, enhancing its visual interest.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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