Quayside scene
1872
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1872
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A large boat with striped sails sits on a rocky shore, tied up near a stone archway. Two people stand near the water’s edge—one in a dark coat, the other in a wide-brimmed hat. The sky is bright with scattered clouds, and the sea looks calm. A smaller boat floats nearby, and a person swims in the water. The sail has a small painted circle with a face inside, which looks like a simple design. The scene feels quiet, almost like a snapshot of daily life near the water. If you like this kind of watercolor scene, look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
