Black and white sketch on gray background. A large bird of prey with spread wing and talons extended faces right. The bird's head is turned, looking at a woman. The woman has long hair and a strapless dress. She looks forward with her left arm raised. The woman's right arm and lower body are obscured. The woman's face and body are sketched with minimal detail. The bird takes up the left side of the image. The sketch is titled "Eagle and Lady (from Sketchbook)" by Thomas Sully.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 466 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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