Who painted Lime Kiln, Cromer?

Lime Kiln, Cromer was painted by John Sell Cotman in 1800.

Where can I see Lime Kiln, Cromer?

Lime Kiln, Cromer is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Lime Kiln, Cromer?

Lime Kiln, Cromer is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Lime Kiln, Cromer

John Sell Cotman , 1800

Lime Kiln, Cromer is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Sell Cotman. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lime Kiln, Cromer is a drawing by John Sell Cotman, executed in pencil and wash in 1800, capturing a rural scene centered on a lime kiln.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lime kiln in Cromer, nestled among trees and hills, with a hazy sky above. The kiln, detailed with wooden beams and a chimney, is the focal point within a serene natural setting.

Technique & Style

Cotman employed a range of tones to achieve depth and texture, contrasting dark tree shadows with a light, airy sky. The work exemplifies early 19th-century Romantic tendencies, emphasizing natural beauty and emotional depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1800, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

Lime Kiln, Cromer reflects the Romantic movement's focus on nature and emotion, positioning it within a broader early 19th-century artistic shift towards valuing the sublime in landscapes.

Legacy

While not individually renowned as a landmark piece, it contributes to the understanding of Cotman's contribution to the Romantic landscape tradition.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Sell Cotman

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.