Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by John Robert Cozens, watercolor, 1750
Untitled, by John Robert Cozens, watercolor, 1750

Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by John Robert Cozens. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour by John Robert Cozens depicts a rugged castle on a rocky cliff, set against a stormy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The castle is likely Haderburg in Salorno, South Tyrol, and is shown in a dramatic landscape with a winding path leading to it.

Technique & Style

Cozens used loose brushstrokes to convey texture, creating a sense of wildness and capturing the scene's untamed mood.

Context

The painting is characteristic of Cozens' landscapes, which often feature dramatic natural settings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Robert Cozens

Artist

John Robert Cozens

John Robert Cozens (1752 – 14 December 1797) was an English painter of romantic watercolour landscapes, nearly all of Continental scenes.