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Sailboat (from McGuire Scrapbook)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sailboat on water. The sailboat has one large sail and a smaller one. Two lines extend from the base of the large sail. A bird-like object with a large beak appears to be attached to the bow of the boat. The boat has a dark-colored hull. The background is light gray with darker spots and a darker border. The image appears to be an old sketch or drawing. The title of the image is "Sailboat (from McGuire Scrapbook)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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