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Sketches of a Canoe and Sailboats (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on paper of a canoe and two sailboats. The canoe sketch is on the left side of the paper and runs vertically. It has a rounded bow and a squared-off stern. There are several oars and a figure inside. Above the canoe, on the right side of the paper, are two smaller sketches of sailboats. The sailboat on the right has a triangular sail. The sketches are on a rectangular piece of paper with a rough texture. The paper is slightly off-white and has a few smudges and marks. The edge of the paper has a rough texture with small black marks. The background behind the paper is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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