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Thomas Sully
1853
Category
Frames
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Sully (Painter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
- Wood
- Gesso
- Gilt
Museum Object Number
1996.0028 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Virginia Campbell Courts in memory of the late Joseph Downs
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Object Number
1996.0028 B
Object Name
Frame
Category
Frames
Creator (Role)
Thomas Sully (Painter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1853
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse of canvas
Inscription: "TS 1853"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
- Wood
- Gesso
- Gilt
Techniques
- Painted
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
31.9 (H) x 27.75 (W) x 2.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
81 (H) x 70.49 (W) x 5.71 (D)
Measurement Notes
H, W, and D of (b) frame. H at left. W at bottom. D at bottom left corner.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Biddle, Edward & Fielding, Mantle. 1921 The Life and Works of Thomas Sully (1783-1872).
• Painting listed as no. 1862, p. 306.Book: Hart, Charles Henry. 1909 A Register of Portraits painted by Thomas Sully (1801-1871).
• Painting listed as no. 1759, p. 170.