(From Sketchbook) 1810 - 1820

Thomas Sully's "(From Sketchbook)" is a drawing that includes sketches of a woman and multiple dogs. This work from 1810 - 1820 is part of a series of sketches that capture the artist's observations of his surroundings and the people and animals within. Sully, known for his portraits, used these quick sketches to study anatomy and movement. This particular drawing is an example of figure and animal studies, a common practice for artists of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this sketchbook drawing, measuring 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm).