View of Docks (Long Island Sound?) (from Sketchbook) 1858 - 1916

"View of Docks (Long Island Sound?) (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Henry Ward Ranger, created sometime between 1858 and 1916, the year of his death. This sketch, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a fleeting view of a harbor scene, likely on Long Island Sound. Ranger, known for his landscape paintings, utilized a loose, gestural style in this drawing, emphasizing the immediacy of the scene with minimal detail. The composition focuses on the docks, with boats and structures partially obscured by a light haze, giving the drawing an atmospheric quality. This sketch provides a glimpse into Ranger's artistic process and his fascination with the natural world.