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Glen's Falls (from Sketchbook)

John William Casilear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a building and bridge. The building is in the center, made of stone or brick, with a flat roof and several levels. A bridge spans the top of the image, behind the building. The bridge has a railing and appears to be made of stone or brick, matching the building. Trees are on the right side and in the background. The foreground has grass and possibly a body of water. The image is drawn in a simple, sketchy style with minimal details. The title of the image is "Glen's Falls" and the artist is John William Casilear.

Artwork details

Date:
1834, 1838
Medium:
Graphite on wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 514 px
Museum record:
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