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Travel sketchbook, between 1880 and 1881

Physical Details: Sketchbook : 1 v. : various media ; 12 x 20 cm.

Creator: Lockwood De Forest (1850-1932), artist

Description: Some drawings are dated, '80 or '81.
Sketches are mostly of mountainous landscapes or details of islamic architectural ornamentations, mostly in pencil though some have watercolor accents (one landscape is done in full color). Several landscapes in pencil have notes indicating how different areas should be colored.
One landscape is labeled "Edmonds pond."
Two pages depict Middle Eastern men, some playing instruments.

Forms part of: Lockwood de Forest papers, 1858-1978

Rights Statement: U.S. public domain

Citation: Travel sketchbook, between 1880 and 1881. Lockwood de Forest papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 12191

Subjects:

  • Decoration and ornament, Architectural
  • Landscapes
  • Travel sketches

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