This graphite sketchbook work by Maurice Prendergast captures a coastal settlement with loosely rendered houses nestled along a shoreline, demonstrating the artist's characteristic approach to landscape observation. The drawing exhibits Prendergast's fluid handling of line and his ability to suggest form and spatial relationships through economical means, typical of his working sketchbooks. The composition reflects the artist's interest in recording picturesque architectural and natural scenes, which he would often develop into more finished paintings or prints.