Little Lagoon
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene. A few boats sit on calm water—some small, some larger—while a bird floats near the surface. In the distance, buildings and ships line the shore, and the sky is soft and light. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture the mood instead of every detail. This style was common in sketches meant to record a moment fast. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one played with light and movement.
