Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope
1788
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1788
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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.