Sketch 55Thomas SullyNone
Neoclassicism
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: Sketch 55
- Artist: Thomas Sully
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Creative period: Early/Mid Period
- Corpus context: sketching for commissions, portrait as status symbol
- Keywords: american art, ink drawing, ink on paper
- Perceived brightness: bright
Questions & Answers
Does "Sketch 55" show strong light-dark contrasts?
The light-dark contrast of "Sketch 55" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
What orientation does "Sketch 55" by Thomas Sully have?
The format of "Sketch 55" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
How is the color composition of "Sketch 55" by Thomas Sully built?
The color composition of "Sketch 55" by Thomas Sully combines a statement contrast with a unified palette harmony.