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Standard (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on paper, rectangular with rounded corners, depicting a standing draped curtain or fabric with tassels and fringe. The sketch is simple and minimalistic. The fabric appears to have a solid top section and a tapered bottom section. It is adorned with a decorative element at the top with tassels hanging down on either side and one central tassel. The background of the sketch is blank white paper with a dark border. The image is titled "Standard" and is by Albert Bierstadt.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1891
Medium
Graphite on wove paper with gilt edges, bound in a leather cover
Culture
American
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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