Manhattan from Staten Island
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy waterfront scene with lots of ships docked along the shore. Buildings line the water’s edge, packed close together, and a few cranes stick up in the background. Farther away, a city skyline rises with a few tall towers and bridges crossing the water. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and activity, almost like scribbling down a snapshot. The ships and buildings are drawn simply but full of detail in their shapes. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
