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Waves Breaking in the Sea (from Sketchbook VII)

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of ocean waves. A large wave on right side. Small, flat land mass on left. Bound on left side with three visible holes. Rough lines and shading.

Artwork details

Date:
1886
Medium:
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 488 px
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