Boats

Rowboats and Canoes

As a young boy , Alfred Watson spent many hours exploring the Ohio River near his home. Yearning to travel upstream, he and his friends built a makeshift raft, however, he quickly discovered that riding the makeshift.
craft brought on a severe bout of seasickness, a malady that remained with him throughout his life. As a result, the majority of Watson’s boat and water images were taken while he stood on solid ground.