Scribble (from Sketchbook) 1811 - 1893

"Scribble (from Sketchbook)" is a work by American artist John William Casilear, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork, likely a sketch, showcases Casilear's early artistic development and the use of simple lines and forms to capture a subject. The piece demonstrates Casilear's skill in rendering the texture of paper and the subtle play of light. Although the artwork doesn't reveal a specific subject, it highlights the process of artistic creation through its minimalist aesthetic.