This graphite sketchbook drawing captures Maurice Prendergast's observation of the Granite Shore Hotel in Rockport, Massachusetts, with loose, gestural linework characteristic of his preparatory studies. The sketch documents the architectural details and seaside setting of Annisquam, reflecting Prendergast's interest in coastal New England landscapes during the early twentieth century. Working in graphite allowed the artist to quickly record compositional elements and spatial relationships that would inform his more finished paintings and colored works.