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Sketch of Mountains and Lake (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A sketchbook with a white page featuring a rough pencil sketch of mountains and a lake. The page is rectangular with rounded corners and a worn, silver binding along the edges. A large, unfinished pencil drawing dominates the page, depicting a landscape with a large body of water and mountainous terrain. The drawing appears to be a simple outline with minimal detail. Small scribbles and notes are visible in the upper left corner of the page. The background behind the sketchbook is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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