The Little Boathouse
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a small wooden boathouse tucked under a tree by a calm body of water. The lines are loose and quick, with dark ink for shadows and lighter strokes for the water’s reflection. A few people stand near the boathouse, but their faces are just simple shapes. The artist signed it in the corner—*"Francis Seymour Haden, 1877"*—and wrote *"The Little Boathouse"* at the bottom. The scene feels quiet, like a quick sketch from a walk outside. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this drawing is kept.
