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Sketch of Breaking Waves (from Sketchbook VII)

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on paper of waves crashing; horizon line about one-third from top; dense, dark curved lines at bottom for waves; lighter lines behind; small tree or plants on left side; smudges and discoloration on paper; straight edge on right side; thin border around edge.

Artwork details

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