Head of a Child (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1806 - 1887

"Head of a Child" is a graphite drawing by Edward Dalton Marchant, an English-American artist, dating between 1806 and 1887. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The drawing, which measures 5 9/16 x 5 1/8 in, is a study of a child's head with a focus on their curly hair, and features realistic details. It is likely a preparatory work for a larger painting or portrait, demonstrating Marchant’s skill in capturing the subtle nuances of childhood.