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Four Figure Studies (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sketch depicts four figures. The figure on the bottom right sits in a chair with a high back; the person wears a long-sleeved garment and a head covering. The bottom left figure sits at a low table; the person is wearing a long-sleeved garment and appears to hold an object. The top right figure appears to be mid-dance; the person wears a long-sleeved garment. The top left figure appears to be mid-dance; the person wears a long-sleeved garment. The background is a plain gray color with some darker spots and marks. The sketch is done in black pencil. The style of drawing suggests it is from Thomas Sully's sketchbook.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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