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  • Art movementNeoclassical

Thomas Sully (1783 – 1872)

Explore the life & art of Thomas Sully (1783-1872), a British-American portrait painter famed for his Romantic style. Discover portraits of Jefferson, Adams, Lafayette & 'Passage of the Delaware'.


About this artwork

  • Title: Alfred Sully
  • Artist: Thomas Sully
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Inventory number: 2006.235.201
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: muted color palette, military portrait art, classical portrait style
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
  • Topics: miniature, portrait, 18th century

Questions & Answers

From which country does the Neoclassical work "Alfred Sully" come?

"Alfred Sully" connects the Neoclassical movement with United Kingdom through its creator's birthplace.

Can the image of "Alfred Sully" by Thomas Sully be freely reproduced?

"Alfred Sully" by Thomas Sully is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Is "Alfred Sully" typical of what Thomas Sully usually created?

Among Thomas Sully's recorded themes - neoclassical influence, portraiture tradition, military hierarchy, 18th-century society, formal elegance & status, sully's signature style, philadelphia art scene, royal portrait commissions - "Alfred Sully" brings its own focus on portrait, military, miniature, historical, formal, dignified, gold frame, 18th century.

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