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Landscape with Waterfall and Figures (from Sketchbook)

Francis William Edmonds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a landscape with a waterfall and figures. The sketch is in a sketchbook, and the page is white with a black border. The drawing depicts a rocky landscape with a large waterfall on the left. The waterfall is drawn with varying shades of gray. In the foreground, there are some bare trees and grasses. In the background, on the right, a house with a gable roof is visible. The house appears to be situated on a higher elevation than the waterfall. The overall scene is rendered in pencil, with some darker shading to indicate depth and texture. The style is simple and detailed, suggesting a study or preparatory work. The artist's use of gray tones creates a sense of atmosphere and mood. The sketch conveys a serene and natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838 and after
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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