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Five Figure Studies; Two Studies of Lions (from Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sketch with eight drawings. The top row shows three human figures: at left, one sitting holding another; center, one sitting and leaning on their knee; and right, one sitting on a chair. The bottom row shows two human figures at left and center, and two lions at right. The leftmost figure is standing and holding something; next to it, a figure sits. The two lions are lying down, one looking up and to the left and the other looking down. The background of the sketch is gray. The style of drawing is simple line art. The overall composition is informal.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Ink, wash, on paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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