The artwork titled “Ship in Harbour,” created by Christopher Wood in 1928, embodies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified within the marina genre.
The artwork is a pencil drawing that depicts a serene harbour setting. Central to the composition is a large sailboat, meticulously rendered with precise lines and shading. The sailboat is moored beside a quay, adjacent to which stands a lighthouse, a towering yet elegantly simplistic structure that adds a sense of place and stability to the scene. In the background, residential buildings of varying geometric shapes suggest a quaint coastal village, while smaller boats dot the calm waters of the harbour. The sky above is filled with softly drawn clouds, contributing to the overall tranquil atmosphere. Foreground elements, including rocky outcrops and a few birds, lend a naturalistic touch, making the scene appear lively yet contemplative. The artist’s delicate and deliberate linework captures the essence of maritime life with a distinct, unpretentious charm characteristic of the Naïve Art movement.
