A Dock Harmony--Fishing Boats

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1897

The image shows boats densely packed together in a harbor or marina. The boats have tall masts and folded sails. There are hints of buildings or structures in the background, suggesting a shoreline or dock. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, capturing textures and movement. The color palette includes deep greens, browns, and hints of blue and tan, with reflections on the water's surface. The lighting suggests dusk or dawn.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Date
1897
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on dark brown wove paper
Dimensions
60.8 × 45.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows boats densely packed together in a harbor or marina. The boats have tall masts and folded sails. There are hints of buildings or structures in the background, suggesting a shoreline or dock. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, capturing textures and movement. The color palette includes deep greens, browns, and hints of blue and tan, with reflections on the water's surface. The lighting suggests dusk or dawn.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901