Shipping: Sunset

About this work

This painting shows a busy harbor at dusk with six ships on choppy water. The closest boats are small, flat-bottomed vessels with crews working the sails. In the distance, bigger ships with tall masts and flags stand out against a soft pink sky. The waves are rough, and the light is fading fast. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to show movement in the water and sails. The colors are muted, with dark shadows on the boats and a warm glow in the sky. Look up Parker, Henry Perlee next to see more of his watercolors.