Shipyard (Mill Scene?) in Connecticut (from Sketchbook) 1858 - 1916

"Shipyard (Mill Scene?) in Connecticut (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch by American artist Henry Ward Ranger. The drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a simple scene of a shipyard in Connecticut. The focus is on a cluster of buildings with a tall, narrow structure in the background, possibly a crane. Ranger, known for his landscapes and seascapes, captures the essence of a working shipyard with a few loose lines. The simplicity of the sketch provides a glimpse into the artist's observational skills and his interest in the details of everyday life.