Cotmania. Vol. VIII. 1932-3
Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/8
Page: 8 recto
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Description
Colman collection at Crown Point (7)
Date:
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Transcription
*** (16) Mountain Scene in Wales. "J. S. Cotman." c. 1807-9. bold cumulus sky. slatey blue lake in foreground. 9¼ x 13¼.
*(17) Figures by a pond - ‘J.S. Cotman 1809-' 8½ x 6½. Rough ribbed paper, strong, robust.
*(18) Harlech Castle (?) A composition reminiscent of Sketching Society, big, competent. C 1808-10. 13 x 20½.
***(19) THE MARL PIT- c1807-9- 11½ x 10.
***(20) The Devil’s Elbow- (? Hell Chaldron) Rokeby, certainly not done on spot, very stylistic, Japanese, Towne. 17¾ x 13¾.
**(21) Choric dance. White figures: temple and trees behind. Reckett's blue sky, c 1839, unfinished. 13¼ x 18.
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A large portfolio.
(1) Pencil on grey paper, study of trees, like my 'Helmsley Woods'.
*** (2) Sketching Society. A gnarled oak tree (like mine) signed 'J. S. Cotman'. on back —
“Jan 26. Thursday - Subject -
— Behold yon oak,
