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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.

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  • Title: Sketchbook: Tree Study
  • Creator: Samuel Prout (British, 1783-1852)
  • Date Created: 1814
  • Physical Dimensions: Each page: 13.5 x 23.4 cm (5 5/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
  • Type: Bound Volume
  • Rights: CC0
  • External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.648.g
  • Medium: graphite
  • Department: Drawings
  • Culture: England, 19th century
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert N. Bier, London
  • Collection: DR - British
  • Accession Number: 1954.648.g

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