(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

This sketchbook page, created between 1810 and 1820 by American artist Thomas Sully, showcases a collection of preliminary sketches for potential paintings. The page is a testament to Sully’s artistic process, offering glimpses into his compositional ideas and figure studies. The sketches feature a variety of subjects, including a seated figure, a group of figures in a domestic setting, and a figure in a landscape, suggesting a range of themes and potential subject matter that Sully was exploring at the time. Sully’s use of watercolor and ink captures the fleeting moments of inspiration, revealing his artistic exploration and the development of his signature style.