(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

"(From Sketchbook)" is a watercolor and ink drawing on paper by American artist Thomas Sully, dated to 1810-1820. The work showcases Sully’s exploration of composition and figure studies. The drawing features various figures in different poses, including a man seated at a desk with a book in his lap, and women in a group interacting with each other. The loose and gestural style is characteristic of Sully’s sketches, hinting at his artistic process and the development of his ideas for larger-scale works. The drawing is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City and measures 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm).