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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
Museum record:
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