ASCRIBED TO DAVID COX (1783-1859) 'Rowsley'

ASCRIBED TO DAVID COX (1783-1859) 'Rowsley' a woodland scene, with a stream or river running through the centre, titled lower left, pencil sketch, 19cm x 25.25cm (unframed but with mount) David Cox Snr was a frequent visitor to this area of Derbyshire. He is known to made multiple trips from 1831 onwards, usually staying at the Peacock Inn in Rowsley. Cox would begin each day sketching the local area before breakfast and then spending the day drawing at nearby Haddon Hall.