Encampment with Canoes (from Sketchbook) 1890

"Encampment with Canoes (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by Albert Bierstadt, a prominent American landscape painter. Created in 1890, this small-scale work (4 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.) is a preliminary study for a larger composition. The sketch, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a scene of Native American encampment, showcasing Bierstadt's interest in capturing the natural world and human interaction within it. The subtle lines and delicate shading of the drawing provide a glimpse into Bierstadt's creative process.