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Sketch of a Ship for the Landing of Columbus (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a ship with a single mast, drawn with varying line weights. The ship faces left with the bow on the left and a triangular sail on the mast. There are lines across the center suggesting decks. A small triangular shape on the right side could represent another object or partial view of another ship. The drawing is in a rectangular shape with rough edges and appears to be on a page with a shadowed edge on the right and bottom.

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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