Young Man Leaning Against a Tree With a Book 1775 - 1794

"Young Man Leaning Against a Tree With a Book" is a silhouette drawing created by William Wellings between 1775 and 1794. The drawing depicts a young man in profile, standing casually against a tree with a book in his hand. The work is a fine example of the silhouette style of portraiture, which became popular in the 18th century. This art form is known for its use of black paper, cut into intricate shapes to represent the subject's outline. The silhouette is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.