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(From Sketchbook)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray rectangular sketch with rough edges, featuring seven black line drawings of people. The top left drawing shows a female head and torso. The center top drawing depicts a woman sitting on something with her left arm bent at the elbow. The top right drawing shows a seated woman holding an object in her right hand. The middle left drawing features a nude woman, possibly interacting with an animal. The bottom center drawing shows a woman with her left arm bent at the elbow. The bottom right drawing depicts a woman with her arms outstretched. The top center drawing shows a woman leaning forward, possibly sitting. The background of the sketch is gray. The sketch is titled "(From Sketchbook)" by Thomas Sully.

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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