In the Bordeaux Harbor
1869
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1869
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy harbor packed with ships of all sizes. The water is rough, with quick, wavy lines that make it look choppy. In the distance, a city skyline with tall buildings and spires rises behind the boats. Two small figures stand on a ship’s deck near the front, looking out over the water. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture movement and energy. The ships and buildings are drawn with quick, confident strokes, almost like a hurried sketch. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
