Head of a Child (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1807 - 1891

"Head of a Child (from McGuire Scrapbook)" is a graphite drawing by American artist John Cranch, created between 1807 and 1891. This small-scale portrait, measuring just 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches, features the delicate, expressive lines characteristic of Cranch's work, capturing the innocence of a child's face with simplicity and sensitivity. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a poignant example of Cranch's artistic mastery in conveying emotion and character through subtle nuances of form and line.