Major John BiddleThomas Sully · 1818

  • Art movementNeoclassical
  • Creation date1818
  • Dimensions76.0 x 64.0 cm

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: Major John Biddle
  • Artist: Thomas Sully
  • Year: 1818
  • Original dimensions: 76.0 x 64.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Neoclassical
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: elegant portrait style, british american art, military portrait art
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

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