Accounts—"Life School" (from Sketchbook) 1796 - 1886

This artwork is a sketchbook page by Asher Brown Durand, a prominent American landscape painter. The inscription "Life School" suggests that this page documents Durand's artistic development, possibly depicting studies of nature or figures. The list of names and the notation "$10 Paid" likely relate to a payment for attending an art school or class. This small-scale work, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, provides insight into Durand's artistic practices and the broader artistic landscape of the 19th century.