(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

"From Sketchbook" is a black and white charcoal and watercolor drawing by American artist Thomas Sully, executed between 1810 and 1820. It depicts two women in loose, flowing dresses, likely sketches for a larger composition. The woman on the left is seated on a chair, while the woman on the right holds an umbrella. Both are rendered in a simple and expressive style, with quick, fluid lines defining their forms. The drawing is a testament to Sully's talent for capturing the human figure in a natural and elegant way, offering insight into the artist's working process. The piece is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.