Bust Portrait of Andrew Jackson (?) (from Sketchbook) 1811 - 1893

This pencil drawing by John William Casilear, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, portrays a bust portrait of an unidentified man. The drawing is likely from a sketchbook, as indicated by the title. The man is depicted wearing a dark coat with a white collar and a powdered wig, suggesting a 18th or 19th-century gentleman. Casilear was a prominent American artist known for his landscapes and genre paintings, but this sketch provides a glimpse into his earlier work and skill in portraiture. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading showcase Casilear's meticulous approach to capturing likeness and detail.