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Five Figure Sketches, Including Two Half-length Steated Male Portrait Types (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch on gray paper. Multiple male figures drawn with minimal detail. Two figures drawn from waist up. One standing with hands near face, one seated with arm outstretched. Two figures drawn from upper thighs up, one obscured. One figure drawn from knees up. All figures appear to be wearing pants. No distinguishable background elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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