At Tenby

About this work

This sketch shows a small coastal scene with a big sailing ship anchored near shore. In the foreground, a person stands on the rocky beach next to a small upturned boat. Behind them, a crumbling stone wall runs along the water, with buildings and a church faintly visible in the distance. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement in the water and waves. The ship’s ropes and sails are drawn with careful detail, while the land fades into soft washes of gray and brown. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with repeated lines.