Cleveland, Ohio

About this work

This sketch shows a busy waterfront with wooden buildings and docks. A ship sits in the harbor, surrounded by cranes and stacks of lumber. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, but they still show the shapes of houses and boats clearly. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating dark lines on paper. This makes the scene feel rough and hurried, like a quick snapshot. If you like this style, look up etching to see how it works.