Sketchbook: Study of Cross and Rowboat (on back cover)

1814
(British, 1783–1852)
Each page: 13.5 x 23.4 cm (5 5/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
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John Ruskin (also in this gallery) admired Prout’s strength as a draftsman. Like the topographical watercolorists of the 18th century, Prout emphasized form over color in his watercolors, as is evident in the monochromatic, delicate English views in this sketchbook.
Sketchbook: Study of Cross and Rowboat (on back cover)

Sketchbook: Study of Cross and Rowboat (on back cover)

1814

Samuel Prout

(British, 1783–1852)
England, 19th century

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