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Photo of collection object Study of Rocks — Casilear, John William. Study of Rocks, ca. 1850–60. Graphite on off-white Bristol board, 10 7/8 x 13 15/16 in. (27.6 x 35.4 cm). Morris K. Jesup Fund, 1978, (Photo: The Met)

The Met

Study of Rocks

ca. 1850–60

John William Casilear

American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Casilear, John William
Formatted Medium: Graphite on off-white Bristol board
Medium: graphite, off-white, bristol, board
Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 13 15/16 in. (27.6 x 35.4 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Morris K. Jesup Fund, 1978

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