Seated Man; Standing Woman (from Sketchbook) 1835 - 1839

"Seated Man; Standing Woman (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch by American artist Francis William Edmonds, dating from 1835-1839. The composition is simple, featuring a seated man and a standing woman, both rendered in light, gestural strokes. The sketch's intimate scale and unfinished quality suggest it was a quick study, possibly made from life, rather than a finished work. The piece is part of a larger sketchbook of Edmonds's work, offering a glimpse into his creative process. This sketch can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.