Black and white sketch on paper of 8 figures, drawn in a line style. The figures are gathered around a central figure on the ground. The central figure is lying on their back, with one leg bent. The figure on the left sitting on a box or bench has their hands on the central figure's chest. A figure on the left is sitting on high with their feet on the ground. A figure on the right appears to have one arm on the central figure's stomach and one on their knee. Their other arm is raised. Three figures are in the background with their arms raised. The sketch paper has a rough texture. The title is "From Sketchbook" and the artist is Thomas Sully.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 472 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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