Näkymä Pohjoissatamasta, Helsingfors Utsigt af Norra hamn
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with calm water and a few boats. On the left, a small sailboat floats near the shore, while on the right, a larger sailboat sits anchored. Small buildings line the water’s edge, and a few hills rise in the foreground, lightly sketched with rough strokes. The artist used loose, quick lines to capture the light and shapes, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The water is mostly blank, letting the eye focus on the distant land and boats. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
