The Harbor
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a bright, colorful harbor scene with simple, blocky buildings. The houses have slanted roofs in pink, yellow, and green, with some windows and doors outlined in dark shapes. In the foreground, a small boat floats on wavy water painted in bold blues and yellows, while a lone figure stands near the shore. The artist used flat colors and sharp lines to create a dreamy, almost childlike look. The buildings and water don’t follow strict rules of perspective, giving the scene a playful, abstract feel. Next, check out Ora Coltman (American, 1858–1940) to see more of her work.
