Figures at a Table Inside a Cottage 

This watercolor sketch by American artist Thomas Sully (1783-1872) depicts a scene of everyday life. Three figures are seated around a table in a humble interior setting, possibly a cottage. The composition is loose and informal, with a sense of immediacy in the brushstrokes. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the figures' clothing and the interior furnishings. The sketch likely served as a study for a larger painting, demonstrating Sully's skill in capturing the essence of everyday life.