Wreck of a Fishing Boat
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a shipwrecked boat half-buried in shallow water, its mast still standing. A group of people in old-fashioned clothes stand nearby, some pulling on ropes, others watching. The waves are small, and the sky is pale, almost like a faded memory. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to show the chaos of the wreck and the effort of the people. The colors are mostly browns and grays, making everything look worn and tired. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more drawings like this.
