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Seven Figure Sketches: Standing Female Nude with Fruit; Madonna and Child (?); Two Female Busts; Recumbent Semi-nude Figure, etc. (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sketch with multiple female figures drawn in black ink on gray paper. The left side features a standing female nude with her hair pulled back, holding something in her right hand. Next to her is a standing woman holding an infant, possibly a Madonna and child depiction. On the right side, there are several smaller sketches. One shows a woman's head. Another depicts a semi-reclining semi-nude woman. There are also two female busts and a seated figure. The background of the paper is gray with darker gray shading around the figures. The edges of the paper are rough and uneven. The sketches appear to be quick studies or practice drawings. The overall style is simple, with minimal detail. The image is presented on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 462 px
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