Artwork
Landscape with factory buildings
Landscape with factory buildings is a drawing by Thomas Sidney Cooper. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Thomas Sidney Cooper's 1850 drawing, Landscape with factory buildings, is a sepia work on paper depicting a tranquil industrial landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a serene scene with two figures walking near a stone bridge, a small wooden hut, and factory buildings in the distance, marked by two tall brick chimneys, set against rolling hills and trees.
Technique & Style
Cooper employed simple lines and shading to convey light and shadow, creating a calm atmosphere despite the presence of industrial activity. The use of repeated lines, possibly cross-hatching, helped build up tone and add depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.
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