Pencil sketches by J.S. Cotman

'109' in blue SHEET. F.
pencil 20 ½ x 12 ½. Water mark J.R
1820.

F.1. 8⅛ x 6. Boats in Harbour.
No.207.
On thick etching paper. reverse
(if held up to light) shows bottom r
quarter of etching of Middleton Tower
-1812- (Pl L1) with inscription.
( XX)

Anno 1812 MIDDLETON TOWER PLXX
Nichols Esq F.A.S Lond. Edin & Perth, the
of Leicestershire & Zealous [ ] of literature
Arts this plate is respectfully inscribed by J.S.Cotman

F 2 7¼ x 9¾ .
Sketch for a picture. A Wherry on shore, with
Sail up & flag. Cattle behind, with a
figure, Figure in boat in front in
water. Clouds & lines of light in Sky.
Surrounded by pencil lines.
No. 31. inscribed.
Sky alt: & warm tints. boats do.
V line of light ground to [ ] grey
= brown & pearly. Boat Sail
bright tan. Mill blk
July 21 1825 Sketched from a new Backboard.

reverse sketch of foliage.