The Harbor Cove is part of the inner harbor in Gloucester, MA. The Cove is geographically snug and well-protected from the rough seas. A depiction of Harbor Cove by painter Fitz Henry Lane, circa 1860, showed a pastoral and peaceful inlet with a fort on a distant hill. With rapid population growth and the building of the railroad line, Gloucester became a bustling fishing city. Soon, Harbor Cove was cramped with spar yards, coal pockets, ice houses, and fish processing plants. Today, Harbor Cove has once again become a quieter place due to declining fish stocks.

About the woodblocks
Don's sense of visual beauty extends to the texture and surface of the block as it does to the print. The blocks are cut skillfully and with great care. In cutting the block, drawing and sculpting come together. The finished woodblock and how it looks is very important to the artist. Most reduction woodblocks are for sale with the purchase of the corresponding reduction woodcut print. Please contact us for availability and pricing.