19th Century

nicolas henri jacob

Born 1782 Died 1871 Works span 1817–1817

John Sell Cotman: A Master of the Norwich School Born in Norwich, England, on May 16th, 1782, John Sell Cotman’s life was inextricably linked to the artistic spirit of his hometown and the burgeoning landscape movement that swept across Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The son of a silk merchant and lace dealer, Edmund Cotman, young John initially seemed destined for a business career, but an innate passion for a…

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1817

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nicolas henri jacob

1782 – 1871

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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