A Dock Harmony--Fishing Boats
1897
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1897
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of boats in a harbor. The boats are all facing the same direction, and they're all different sizes. Some of them have sails up, while others don't. The water is calm and reflects the colors of the sky and the boats. In the background, there's a building or a wall that runs along the edge of the harbor. It's hard to tell what it is because it's not very clear. The painting is done in pastel colors, which gives it a soft, gentle look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into Impressionism.