The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 28, 2024

Sketchbook: Eildon Hills

Sketchbook: Eildon Hills

1814
Location: not on view

Description

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.
  • {{cite web|title=Sketchbook: Eildon Hills|url=false|author=Samuel Prout|year=1814|access-date=28 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1954.648.e