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Cotmania. Vol. XII. 1937

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/12
Page: 8 verso


  • Description

    Small seascape with Dutch lugger.

    A note in Kitson's hand, regarding a small seascape with a Dutch lugger (with flag) by Cotman.

    Date: 16-26 March 1937

  • Transcription

    {A note in Kitson's hand, regarding a small seascape with a Dutch lugger (with flag) by Cotman}
    Mr. Perry sent the painting, a small landscape c. 6" x 8", on board. There was a Dutch lugger (with flag) in foreground, a very green sea & a light blue sky, with white clouds. Some other shipping in distance, including a brig with full sail. It seemed to me later & more smoothly painted than Cotman.

    The label on back had
    "J.S. Cotman"

    • but tho' a [illegible 1 word] imitation of his signature, it might be by another hand.

Small seascape with Dutch lugger.