Artwork

Cromwell Point, Valencia Island

Cromwell Point,  Valencia Island, by Edward William Cooke, 1850
Cromwell Point,  Valencia Island, by Edward William Cooke, 1850

Cromwell Point, Valencia Island is a drawing by Edward William Cooke. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Cromwell Point, Valencia Island is a pencil drawing created by Edward Cooke in 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a rugged coastline with a lighthouse and simple buildings, conveying a sense of isolation and raw natural energy.

Technique & Style

Executed in quick, sketchy strokes, the drawing features faint lines for the sky and emphasizes texture through hatching, capturing the jaggedness of the cliffs and the roughness of the sea.

Artist & collection