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Two Sketches of Bay Scenery (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a bay scene. The sketch is drawn in pencil on a white rectangular surface with rounded corners, and it is oriented horizontally. The left side of the sketch features two bare trees with visible trunks and branches. In the background, there are faint pencil marks suggesting a shoreline or hills. On the right side, there are more trees and foliage, also drawn in pencil. The center of the sketch appears to be a body of water, possibly a bay or lake, with gentle lines indicating ripples or waves. The overall effect is one of a serene and peaceful natural setting, captured in a simple yet evocative sketch. The title of the work is "Two Sketches of Bay Scenery (from Sketchbook)" and the artist is Albert Bierstadt.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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