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Study of Rocks

John William Casilear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch drawing of rocks and boulders. A large boulder on left side, a group of boulders on lower right, and two small scenes on upper right. Water on right side. Rocks vary in size and shape. Some have lines indicating texture. Vegetation around rocks and along water. Sky not depicted. Drawing by John William Casilear titled Study of Rocks.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850–60
Medium:
Graphite on off-white Bristol board
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 474 px
Museum record:
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