Souvenir of Coney Island
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two kids standing on a sandy beach near the water. One holds a stick, and the other leans on them. In the background, a ship sits in the distance, and the waves look choppy. The paper has a rough, cracked texture, like it’s worn or aged. The artist signed it “Souvenir of Coney Island,” which was a famous beach in New York. The loose, sketchy lines give it a quick, almost hurried feel—like the artist drew it fast while watching the scene. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
