Woman Sketching; Two Women Reading; Portrait of a Man (after Van Dyke?); Half-length Female Portrait; Two Equestrian Figures Leading a Horse (from Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

This sketchbook page by Thomas Sully, a leading American portraitist of the early 19th century, features several quick sketches. The prominent figure of a woman sketching is captured in a dynamic pose, while a man in a cloak is depicted alongside a seated woman, possibly reading. Another sketch below shows two riders leading a horse. These preparatory studies, executed in pen and ink, showcase Sully's masterful command of line and his keen observation of human form.