Two Woman in Classical Dress, Outdoors (from Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

This is a pen and ink sketch by American artist Thomas Sully depicting two women in classical attire outdoors, likely drawn sometime between 1810 and 1820. The sketch is a preparatory study for a larger painting, showcasing Sully's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the graceful movements of the figures in a simplified yet expressive manner. Though unfinished, the work provides a glimpse into Sully’s artistic process and his interest in the idealized figures of classical antiquity.