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The Shepherd
John William Casilear (American, 1811–1893)
1831–93
Medium/Technique
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 16.5 x 20.3 cm (6 1/2 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number56.348
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Not in Karolik (1962) cat.
DescriptionLounging shepherd boy playing the pipe, sheep behind and to the left.
InscriptionsAnnotated on verso: G828-SD23 / Coulius / Sheep herder / 10'X; $5-; Casilear / Sheep herder
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA June 7, 1956