On the Hard, At Pin Mill
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1918
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows boats sitting on dry land, with their hulls tilted at odd angles. The water below is just a thin line of ink, and the shore is messy with scribbled rocks and trees. Black lines crisscross the whole scene like a grid, breaking up the drawing into sharp triangles. The boats look like they’re stuck—maybe waiting for the tide to come back in. The artist used quick, loose lines, making it feel more like a quick note than a finished picture. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
