Look at the drawing. which is the most appropriate choice for a museum caption? this sketch, by james mcneill whistler, is of john ross key in the coast survey office in washington, d. c., in 1854. it is a beautiful rendering of francis scott key’s nephew, although it would be better if the child’s drawing was more visible. this black-and-white is a sketch of john ross key by james mcneill whistler from 1854. the young draftsman, who is in the coast survey office in washington, d. c., is related to francis scott key, who wrote the lyrics for the best song in history. this is a sketch by james mcneill whistler of john ross key in the coast survey office in washington, d. c., in 1854. key, who was the nephew of francis scott key, was a draftsman in the office at the time of the drawing. this is a black-and-white sketch of a young boy who is drawing, and it was made by james mcneill whistler. the kid, a draftsman, was the nephew of francis scott key, the guy who wrote the national anthem.