Dear Edith 1893

"Dear Edith" is a graphite drawing created in 1893 by American artist Henry Mosler. The drawing depicts a woman wearing a large hat and a patterned dress. This drawing showcases Mosler's skill at capturing likeness through delicate lines and shading. Mosler was known for his portraits of women and children. His work is characterized by a sense of realism and sentimentality. "Dear Edith" is a small-scale work, measuring 16.99 x 11.27 cm, suggesting it may have been a personal study or a gift for the subject.