Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope

Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope

Marshall Craig

1788

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white sketch of a ship sailing near a rocky coastline. The waves are choppy, and the shore looks rugged with steep cliffs. In the distance, another ship is anchored closer to land. This sketch comes from a printed catalogue, not a standalone painting. The style looks simple but detailed, focusing on ships and seascapes. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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