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Four Rowboat Sketches (from Sketchbook)

Albert Bierstadt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white sketch of four rowboats. The sketch is drawn on a white rectangular page with rounded corners and a thin black border. The page has a slight shadow on the right and bottom sides. The sketch features three full rowboats and one partial rowboat drawn in pencil. The top rowboat faces right, the second and third rowboats face left, and the partial rowboat is at the bottom, also facing left. The rowboats have a simple, traditional design with a flat bottom, slightly curved sides, and a pointed bow. The rowboats have a few lines indicating the seats and possibly other details. The background of the image is plain white. The title of the image is "Four Rowboat Sketches (from Sketchbook)" by Albert Bierstadt.

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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