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Landscape sketch

James M. Hart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape sketch by James M. Hart. The sketch is rectangular and centered on the page. The scene shows a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with a mountain range in the background. The mountains are depicted in varying shades of gray, with some areas lighter and others darker, suggesting texture and depth. In the foreground, on the left side, there is a tree with bare branches and a rocky outcropping. On the right side of the water, there appears to be a cow or similar animal. The sky above is light gray and hazy. The artist's signature, "James M. Hart", is written in the bottom-right corner of the sketch. The background of the image is a light-colored paper with darker spots and discoloration throughout.

Artwork details

Medium:
Graphite with ruled graphite border on wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 321 px
Museum record:
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