Falls in the Hills (from Sketchbook) 1834 - 1838

"Falls in the Hills (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch by John William Casilear, created between 1834 and 1838. The small, detailed work, measuring just 7 1/4 x 9 inches, depicts a cascading waterfall in a mountainous landscape. The sketch, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Casilear's early interest in landscape painting, a style that would define his artistic career. The delicate lines and nuanced shading of the sketch hint at the artist's meticulous approach to capturing the natural world.