Trees by a Stream 1811 - 1893

"Trees by a Stream" is a pencil drawing on paper by the American artist John William Casilear. Executed sometime between 1811 and 1893, the work is a classic example of 19th-century American landscape art. The detailed depiction of trees and the calm waters of a stream evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. Currently, the artwork resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Casilear's masterful use of light and shadow, coupled with the intimate scale of the work, makes "Trees by a Stream" a captivating study of nature.