On the banks of the Yare, Southtown, Yarmouth

About this work

This watercolor shows a small boat near a dry dock. Three people sit in the boat, chatting, while another stands on the dock’s wooden ramp. The dock is half-empty, with a big ship hull tilted on supports. In the background, a few buildings and another boat sit by the water under a cloudy sky. The artist focused on everyday life near the water, not grand scenes. The loose brushstrokes make it feel quick and sketchy, like a snapshot. Next, look up Cotman, Miles Edmund to see more of his work.