This gallery features a rare collection of maritime sketches by my great-grandfather, John Larke, offering a glimpse into a lesser-seen facet of his artistic legacy. Known primarily for his architectural sketches of churches and houses, these works reveal his deep appreciation for the quiet poetry of maritime life and the enduring presence of boats and ships along the shore. Often working en plein air, Larke positioned himself along docks, inlets, and lakeside paths, capturing the atmosphere of the maritime world with sensitivity and restraint. These sketches are not just depictions of vessels, but reflections of mood, movement, and the quiet rhythms of life by the water. Though fewer in number, these works stand as a testament to Larke’s keen observational eye and his ability to find beauty in all corners of the natural world including the meeting point of land and sea.