On the Brenta
1913
Donald Shaw MacLaughlan captures a quiet, rustic moment along Italy's Brenta River in this delicate 1913 sketch. On the right, weathered wooden buildings line the water's edge, while lush, overgrown foliage frames the left side, creating a sense of peaceful isolation. In the shallow water, tiny figures tend to a small boat, adding a touch of everyday life to the serene landscape. This piece showcases MacLaughlan's talent for capturing the quiet beauty of European river towns just before the outbreak of World War I changed the continent forever.