Scene from Literature (from McGuire Scapbook) 1813 - 1884

"Scene from Literature (from McGuire Scapbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Tompkins Harrison Matteson, dated 1813-1884. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the drawing depicts two figures, one seated and the other standing. The scene is set in an interior space, with a doorway and other figures visible in the background. This sketch likely represents a moment from a literary work, captured by Matteson with a focus on the interaction between the figures.