Figure Sketches, Including Battling Equestrain, Roman Caesar Type Pointing, Bloody Brawl, Etc. (from Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

Thomas Sully, a prominent American artist of the 19th century, created this sketchbook page filled with dynamic figure sketches. Dated between 1810-1820, the artwork showcases Sully's masterful use of line to capture movement and gesture. Featuring a variety of scenes including a battling equestrian, a Roman Caesar-like figure, and a bloody brawl, the sketches demonstrate Sully's interest in both historical and contemporary subjects, as well as his strong command of anatomical detail. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small-scale but impactful artwork.