Various Figure Sketches, Including Two Battling Equestrains, Two Wrestlers (from Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

"Various Figure Sketches, Including Two Battling Equestrains, Two Wrestlers (from Sketchbook)" is a drawing by American artist Thomas Sully, made sometime between 1810 and 1820. This dynamic work, currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a variety of figures sketched in pen, including two battling equestrians at the center of the composition. These figures are rendered in an energetic style, capturing the action and movement of their poses. The sketch of the two wrestlers, along with other figures in the composition, highlights Sully's keen eye for anatomical detail and his understanding of human form. This sketch exemplifies Sully's talent for capturing the essence of motion and form.