Ogunquit Fisherman

Charles H. Woodbury

1902

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern Marine

About this work

This sketch shows a lone fisherman in a small boat on wavy water. The lines are loose and quick, like scribbles, with no hard edges. The background is just more waves and sky, all in black crayon on a light paper. The artist used simple shapes to suggest movement—just a few strokes for the boat and figure. It feels like a quick study, not a polished work. Next, check out Realism to see how artists focused on everyday scenes like this one.