Study of Seated Male Figures for Sculpture Base (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1860

This ink drawing by American sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) is a preparatory study for a larger sculptural composition. Titled “Study of Seated Male Figures for Sculpture Base (from Sketchbook),” the work depicts two seated male figures in a dynamic pose. The artist’s use of line to define the contours of the figures suggests a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the intricate details of the musculature. The artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies Ward's meticulous approach to his art.