Margate Pier
1869
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1869
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with three big sailing ships docked near a pier. To the left, a lighthouse stands on a small platform in the water, while buildings line the shore. The waves are drawn with quick, wavy lines, and the ships have lots of ropes and sails. The artist used a simple, sketchy style—lots of lines to show shadows and texture. It feels like a quick study, not a polished painting. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up tone with lines.
