(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

This is a drawing from Thomas Sully's sketchbook, created between 1810 and 1820, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing features two figures, one on the left appears to be a seated man with a cane and another on the right standing with what appears to be a book. Sully, a prominent American portrait painter, often used sketchbooks to capture fleeting moments and ideas for his paintings. These drawings offer a glimpse into his artistic process, showcasing his preliminary studies and the development of his compositional ideas.