Lagoon, Morning
Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande
1891
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande
1891
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lagoon, Morning is a 1891 by Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene in loose, sketchy lines. Three sailboats sit still on calm water, their masts tall and simple. In the middle, two dark posts stand close together, maybe part of a dock or bridge. The background fades into a soft, light horizon with a few faint buildings. The artist used quick, light strokes to suggest movement without showing much detail. The boats and posts are drawn with just a few lines, making the whole scene feel quick and rough. Want to see more work like this? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for other sketches in their collection.
