Sketch of Boats on a Shore (from Sketchbook) 1890

"Sketch of Boats on a Shore (from Sketchbook)" is a small-scale pencil sketch on paper by the renowned American landscape painter Albert Bierstadt. The work, dated 1890, depicts a simple scene of boats on a shore, likely a preparatory study for one of Bierstadt's larger and more finished paintings. The sketch's loose and gestural lines suggest a fleeting moment captured by the artist, highlighting his keen observational skills and ability to translate visual information onto the page. This artwork is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.