Five Figure and Group Sketches, Including Two Battling Equestrains, and Dead Warior (from Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

Thomas Sully, a prominent American painter, created this dynamic sketchbook page titled "Five Figure and Group Sketches, Including Two Battling Equestrains, and Dead Warrior (from Sketchbook)" between 1810 and 1820. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the artist's quick, expressive style through a collection of sketches. The central focus features two figures engaged in an intense battle, mounted on horseback, while a fallen warrior lies below. These studies showcase Sully's mastery of capturing movement and emotion, highlighting his ongoing exploration of historical and mythological subjects.