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Sketch of a Mountain with Foreground Tree (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular sketchbook page with rounded corners and a thin black border. The page is mostly white with a faint pencil sketch. The sketch depicts a tree trunk in the foreground on the right side, with a few lines suggesting foliage at the top. In the background, a large mountain or hill is sketched with simple lines. The tree's trunk is thicker at the bottom and tapers towards the top. The sketch is very simple and appears to be a quick study. The background of the image is plain 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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