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Outline Sketch of a Ship's Stern (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a simple pencil sketch of a ship's stern on a white background. The sketch is centered on a rectangular piece of paper with rounded corners and a black border. The paper appears to have a slight shadow effect around it. The stern of the ship is drawn in a simple outline, with a horizontal line across the top and a curved line below it. A small section of the ship's rudder is visible on the left side of the sketch. The paper appears to have a few small marks and smudges around the edges. The background behind the paper is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1891
Medium
Graphite on wove paper with gilt edges, bound in a leather cover
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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