(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

This is a sketch by the American artist Thomas Sully, created between 1810 and 1820 and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sketch titled "(From Sketchbook)" features a group of figures in a loosely drawn style. The figures, likely a study for a larger composition, are depicted in a dynamic pose, and the artist has utilized light lines and shading to capture the essence of the subject, demonstrating Sully's remarkable skill in capturing the human form with swift, fluid lines. Sully was known for his portraiture and historical paintings, and his sketchbook drawings provide insights into his creative process.