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Sketch of a Ship at Anchor for The Landing of Columbus (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a ship at anchor. The ship is centered and drawn with minimal details. It has three masts with lines and ropes. The hull is simple, with a slight curve at the bottom. A rope or chain is drawn from the bow. The sketch is on white paper with a black border around the edges. The image is rectangular with rounded corners. The background behind the sketch is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1891
Medium
Graphite on wove paper with gilt edges, bound in a leather cover
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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