1876
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Boompjes, Rotterdam is a 1876 by Samuel Colman, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor with tall ships docked at the shore. The water is calm, reflecting the boats and buildings. Smoke rises from some ships, and a small boat carries two people near the dock. The artist focused on the details of the ships and the quiet harbor scene. The title tells us this is Rotterdam, a port city. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style often highlights nature and emotion in art.
Samuel Colman (March 4, 1832 – March 26, 1920) was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his paintings of the Hudson River.
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