In the winter 2008 issue of Drawing magazine, we explored how Henry Casselli has looked to drawings to clarify his impressions and better understand his subject throughout his long career. Here, we offer more of his portrait drawings in this online exclusive gallery.

Ellie 1996, graphite on toned laid paper, 30 x 22. Collection Jane Casselli.	Marin's 7th Birthday 1988, graphite, 17 x 14. Collection Marin Casselli.	Dana and Bell 1980, graphite, 21 x 14. Collection Dana Casselli Simon.
Marin, Six Months 1982, graphite, 14 x 17. Collection Marin Casselli.	Dana (Profile, Sleeping) 1978, graphite, 14 x 17. Collection Dana Casselli Simon.	Dana's 7th Birthday 1982, graphite, 18 x 24. Collection Dana Casselli Simon.
Marin My Dear 1983, graphite, 24 x 18. Collection Marin Casselli.	Crippen Lost in Thought 1980, graphite, 24 x 18. NASA Art Collection.

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Comments

Beautiful drawings!!

WOW!!

Graceful and delicate drawings. I love them.

Henry !How wonderful to see Your masterful lines and to once again search for how to draw.I am still trying but fail most of the time.I love to see your favorite drawings of the girls.I am sending this site to Gretchen in Paris! Grace