Dock and Shipyard (from Sketchbook) 1858 - 1916

"Dock and Shipyard (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Henry Ward Ranger, created between 1858 and 1916. The drawing is a quick sketch of a shipyard, with a ship docked and a few figures in the foreground. The artist's loose and gestural lines give the scene a sense of movement and energy, capturing the hustle and bustle of a working waterfront. The sketch, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reveals Ranger's keen eye for detail and his ability to translate a complex scene into a simple and evocative image. This drawing exemplifies Ranger's work as a landscape painter, showcasing his interest in capturing the essence of everyday life and the industrial scenes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.