New Lighthouse (from Sketchbook) 1834 - 1838

This pencil sketch by American artist John William Casilear, titled *New Lighthouse (from Sketchbook)*, depicts a lighthouse with a flag atop, standing in the foreground of the image. The lighthouse is situated on a long winding path, with trees and hills in the background. The light, minimal detail of the sketch is typical of Casilear's later work, which focused on sketching outdoor scenes in a loose and impressionistic style. The work, dating from 1834-1838, was created during Casilear's formative years as an artist.