Poole Harbour
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with two small boats tied up by the shore. The water is calm, reflecting the boats’ hulls, and the boats themselves look simple—one blue, one brown—with tall masts and ropes. In the background, a few buildings and other boats fade into a soft, pale blue sky. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes, letting the paper show through in spots. This sketchy style makes it feel like a quick note of what they saw, not a polished finish. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
