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Fishkill Mountain, 1871 (from Sketchbook)

Daniel Huntington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a landscape. Two-page spread from a sketchbook. Pencil drawing on paper. Mountain range in background. Hills, trees in mid-ground. Trees vary in shape and size. Some trees have full foliage; some do not. Ground covered with vegetation. Writing in bottom left and right corners. Writing illegible. Darker shading on left side. Softer, lighter shading on right. Pages appear to be open to reveal both sides. Horizontal crease down center. Small black dots scattered on right page. Sketch appears to be a study or draft. No people or buildings depicted. Natural scenery only.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Graphite on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
598 × 200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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