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Five Figure Studies (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch on gray paper, rectangular with slightly rough edges. Left side has three sketches: - Top shows a woman with long hair holding a child. - Bottom shows a nude male figure with arms raised and outstretched. Right side has three sketches: - A single nude figure, left leg forward and right arm extended. - A nude figure on what appears to be a rock or ground. - A standing figure with wings on their back. The sketch appears to be by Thomas Sully and is titled "Five Figure Studies (from Sketchbook)".

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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