Head of a Child (from Sketchbook) 1811 - 1893

"Head of a Child (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing created by American artist John William Casilear between 1811 and 1893. The drawing depicts the head and shoulders of a young child, likely a portrait study from life. This piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the delicate features and innocence of youth. This drawing, while not one of Casilear's most famous works, is a fascinating example of his artistic development as a landscape painter and his interest in human subjects.