Sketch for Between Rounds 

"Sketch for Between Rounds" is an oil sketch by American realist painter Thomas Eakins. The sketch is a preparatory study for the larger, more finished painting "Between Rounds", which depicts a boxer resting between rounds in a boxing ring. This sketch, like the final painting, exemplifies Eakins’ fascination with portraying the human form and the gritty realities of sports. It also showcases his characteristic loose and gestural brushstrokes, which are less refined than his later work but still convey a strong sense of movement and energy.