Grover Cleveland [recto] 

This pencil sketch of Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, was created by the American painter Eastman Johnson. It is an intimate portrait, focusing on Cleveland's face and upper torso. The artist's loose, expressive lines capture Cleveland's features and the weight of his presence. Johnson's signature style, characterized by realism and keen observation, is evident in this sketch, which was likely made as a study for a larger work. The sketch is a small-scale example of Johnson's skill in portraiture and his interest in capturing the personalities of his sitters. It is a testament to Johnson's ability to portray the individual within a simplified form.