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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
Public Domain
Yes
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