From Sketchbook 1820

Thomas Sully's "From Sketchbook" is a drawing created in 1820. This black and white sketch depicts a man sitting on a rock with a winged figure, presumably a Cupid, beside him. The man looks to the right, while the Cupid looks at him. The scene is set at night, with a crescent moon in the sky. The sketch is very detailed in the figures and features loose, sketchy lines in the background. The drawing was probably created as a study for a larger work, but stands alone as a powerful, evocative scene.