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About this work

This sketch shows three big ships docked at a pier. The water is choppy, with quick, jagged lines that look like waves. Each ship has tall masts and lots of ropes crisscrossing them, and people or cargo seem to be moving around on deck. The title *Loading Up* hints these ships are being prepared for a voyage. The artist used a scratchy, loose style to show movement and light. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create textures with ink and metal plates.