Figures on a Shore [verso]
1875
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Figures on a Shore [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/dd163f6f6e194122/full.webp)
1875
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two small figures standing near the water’s edge. One stands upright, holding something, while the other crouches beside them. The shore is drawn with quick, light lines, and the water looks choppy. The background is mostly blank, with just a hint of land in the distance. The drawing is rough and sketchy, almost like a quick note. It feels more like a study than a finished work—just a few lines to capture the moment. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.
![Gillingham Pier, London [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/641e03dd7de8217b/thumb.webp)