A Mediterranean Harbor

Adrian van der Cabel

Cleveland Museum of Art

A Mediterranean harbor scene with a large sailboat in the center. The boat is anchored and has a large sail partially lowered. Several smaller boats are around the larger boat. People are rowing or standing in the smaller boats. The boat on the right has rigging and ropes hanging off the side. There are birds flying in the background. The water is depicted with many lines, suggesting movement. The harbor is calm with no visible waves. The entire scene is drawn in black and white. The artist's style is detailed with many lines. The scene depicts a typical day at a Mediterranean harbor.