John Philip KembleThomas SullyNone

  • Art movementRomanticism

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: John Philip Kemble
  • Artist: Thomas Sully
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Inventory number: 1947.17.111
  • Corpus context: kemble family legacy", 19th-century british society
  • Keywords: close up portrait, rich red brown colors, british romanticism
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Who is the author of "John Philip Kemble", and in which movement?

Thomas Sully created "John Philip Kemble" within the Romanticism movement.

Is "John Philip Kemble" by Thomas Sully a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "John Philip Kemble" by Thomas Sully is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

Is "John Philip Kemble" more bright or more dark overall?

"John Philip Kemble" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.

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