This graphite sketch by Maurice Prendergast captures a coastal scene with the artist's characteristic loose, gestural linework that suggests figures, boats, and water with economy of line. The composition demonstrates Prendergast's interest in leisure activities at the seaside, a recurring theme in his work that reflects early twentieth century American leisure culture. As a sketchbook page, it reveals the artist's working process and his ability to convey spatial depth and movement through minimalist mark making.