Original Watercolour Painting
When the Harbour Wakes
By Robert Mee
In When the Harbour Wakes, the boats lie quietly at their moorings, solid and assured against the stillness of early morning. Their forms are clearly defined, anchoring the scene as mist drifts gently around them, softening the harbour beyond. Reflections stretch below, echoing hulls and buildings in calm, glassy water, where colour dissolves into subtle movement.
The surrounding world feels hushed and half-veiled. Figures move slowly along the quay, their presence understated, as one pauses to exchange a quiet word with a fisherman aboard his boat. Buildings recede into the mist, their edges blurred, allowing light, atmosphere and reflection to take precedence over detail.
Pastel tones wash across the scene — cool blues and greys balanced with the palest pinks and hints of warm yellow in the waking sky. The water mirrors this gentle palette, amplifying the sense of calm and suspended time. The painting captures that intimate moment before the harbour stirs into life, when everything feels unhurried, peaceful, and held in the soft breath of dawn.
Artwork Details
Medium: Watercolour
Size: 19 cm × 28 cm (7.5” × 11”) approx
Materials: Finest quality artist-grade watercolour paints on Saunders Waterford 100% cotton paper
Certificate: Signed certificate of authenticity included
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Securely packaged and sent flat
Dispatched within 3 working days
Sent via tracked and signed-for courier
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14-day money-back guarantee (returns at buyer’s cost - see Terms & Conditions for details)
Original Watercolour Painting
When the Harbour Wakes
By Robert Mee
In When the Harbour Wakes, the boats lie quietly at their moorings, solid and assured against the stillness of early morning. Their forms are clearly defined, anchoring the scene as mist drifts gently around them, softening the harbour beyond. Reflections stretch below, echoing hulls and buildings in calm, glassy water, where colour dissolves into subtle movement.
The surrounding world feels hushed and half-veiled. Figures move slowly along the quay, their presence understated, as one pauses to exchange a quiet word with a fisherman aboard his boat. Buildings recede into the mist, their edges blurred, allowing light, atmosphere and reflection to take precedence over detail.
Pastel tones wash across the scene — cool blues and greys balanced with the palest pinks and hints of warm yellow in the waking sky. The water mirrors this gentle palette, amplifying the sense of calm and suspended time. The painting captures that intimate moment before the harbour stirs into life, when everything feels unhurried, peaceful, and held in the soft breath of dawn.
Artwork Details
Medium: Watercolour
Size: 19 cm × 28 cm (7.5” × 11”) approx
Materials: Finest quality artist-grade watercolour paints on Saunders Waterford 100% cotton paper
Certificate: Signed certificate of authenticity included
Delivery & Returns
Securely packaged and sent flat
Dispatched within 3 working days
Sent via tracked and signed-for courier
Free worldwide delivery
14-day money-back guarantee (returns at buyer’s cost - see Terms & Conditions for details)
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