"Tis but Fancy's Sketch" c. 1850s

"Tis but Fancy's Sketch" is a pencil drawing by American artist Robert Walter Weir, created around the 1850s. The drawing depicts two figures, likely a man and a woman, seated and engaged in a close examination of an open book or manuscript. The intimate setting suggests a shared moment of intellectual curiosity and contemplation. Weir's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of intimacy and gentle realism, characteristic of his style.