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Sketchbook of Pacific Northwest Landscape Subjects

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pencil drawing of a forest scene. The scene depicts a dense forest with tall trees. The trees are drawn with varying shades of gray, with some darker and more defined than others. The trunks of the trees are thick and prominent. In the right-center of the image, there is a small log cabin with a sloping roof and a chimney. To the right of the cabin, there is a stack of cut logs. The background of the image is a continuation of the forest, with more trees and foliage. The image is titled and created by "William Trost Richards" as part of the "Sketchbook of Pacific Northwest Landscape Subjects". The image is rendered in shades of gray, with no other colors present. The drawing style is detailed and realistic. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and natural.

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
Green marble cardboard (cover) Drawings in graphite on off-white wove paper (sheets)
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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