Compositional Study With Man Getting His Feet Washed (from Sketchbook)
Black and white sketch on gray paper, depicting a scene with multiple figures. A man sits on the right, bent over, washing another man's feet. The seated man at the center appears to be reclining. A man stands on the right side, while figures are on the left and in the background. Large archway dominates background, with columns on either side. Sketched lines create loose, expressive forms. Figures wear robes or tunics, some barefoot. A bowl sits on the floor. Composition is dynamic. Title: Compositional Study With Man Getting His Feet Washed (from Sketchbook) Artist: Thomas Sully.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 474 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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