The image is a sketch with eight human figure studies. The sketch is on gray paper with a slightly darker gray background and darker gray lines. The sketch features eight human figures drawn in a simple line style with minimal shading. The top left features a standing male and female nude; the female holds a container. The top center features two people on top of an object; the one on the left appears to be sitting and the one on the right lies across the object. The bottom left features two men; the one on the left appears to be standing while the other points right. The bottom center features a seated figure with one leg bent. The bottom right features a seated, draped figure. The bottom middle features a standing nude. The overall arrangement of the figures appears to be from a sketchbook. The sketch is titled "Six Figure Studies (from Sketchbook)" by Thomas Sully.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 479 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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