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Three Figures (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sketch of three figures drawn in pencil. The sketch is on a white rectangular background with rounded corners, and a black border surrounds it. The three figures are drawn in a row. The figure on the left faces away and to the right, with their right arm raised above their head. They wear a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. The middle figure faces forward and to the right, with their right arm at their side and their left arm holding a sword. They wear a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. The figure on the right faces forward and holds a spear in their right hand. They wear a short-sleeved shirt and pants. The figures appear to be wearing hats. The background of the sketch is white, with some faint pencil marks visible.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1891
Medium:
Graphite on wove paper with gilt edges, bound in a leather cover
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 399 px
Museum record:
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