Black and white sketch of a goat standing on a plain, with a plant on the left. The goat faces left, with its head turned slightly toward the viewer. It has two horns, long fur on its neck and chest, and a short tail. The goat stands on all fours, with its weight shifted onto its hind legs. The plant on the left is dark and has a thin trunk with sparse branches and leaves. The background is plain white. Goat (from Sketchbook) by John William Casilear.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1834, 1838
- Medium:
- Graphite on wove paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 507 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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