From Pine Orchard, Catskills (from Sketchbook) 1834 - 1838

"From Pine Orchard, Catskills (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by John William Casilear, a prominent American landscape artist, created between 1834 and 1838. This sketch, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a picturesque Catskill Mountain scene. The drawing depicts a distant view of the Catskill Mountains, seen through a foreground of trees and a wooden building. The delicate pencil strokes create a sense of atmospheric perspective, enhancing the beauty of the natural world. Casilear's drawings are known for their precise detail and sensitivity to light, which contribute to the romantic and picturesque qualities of his art.