Inscription with description of rocks at Cape Flattery (from Sketchbook X) 1885

"Inscription with description of rocks at Cape Flattery (from Sketchbook X)" is a small-scale drawing by William Trost Richards, dated 1885, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork, which is part of the artist's sketchbook, features Richards's inscription detailing the rocks at Cape Flattery, Washington. This provides a unique glimpse into the artist's process of documenting landscapes through his travels, illustrating the importance of observation in his artistic practice.