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Willow
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Willow

John Robert Cozens · 1789 · soft-ground etching; aquatint; paper; chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

As dark clouds loom above, the willows on the riverbank in this landscape form a brilliant centrepiece. Their branches bend in the strong breeze, as do those of the surrounding trees and even the rushes by the water. The scene and the weather suggest that Cozens may have found inspiration for this composition close to home.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineWilg. 1789. John Robert Cozens. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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