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Thomas Sullys mest kända verk är Queen Victoria (1838). Du hittar det på Wallace Collection i London. Nästa på listan är Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786 (1823) och George Washington (1840). Vi har 437 verk av Thomas Sully i vår katalog; denna guide lyfter fram de 100 mest kända, med årtal, museum och historien bakom varje verk.
De 10 viktigaste målningarna av Thomas Sully att känna till
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786
Thomas Jefferson steps from the shadows of a doorway into a soft, overcast light. He is captured in a moment of transition, moving toward an outdoor setting that remains indistinct and atmospheric. His gaze is directed slightly upward and away, suggesting a mind preoccupied with matters beyond the immediate frame. He wears a long, dark purple or plum-colored coat with wide cuffs, a garment that holds its form through heavy,…
George Washington
Thomas Sully rendered this portrait of George Washington in 1840. Executed in oil on canvas, the work captures the likeness of the American leader with a focus on formal dignity. The portrait belongs to the tradition of nineteenth-century American portraiture, reflecting the era's emphasis on character and status.
Dr. Edward Hudson
Thomas Sully’s “Mrs. Edward Hudson,” completed in 1814, stands as an emblem of the Victorian era's fascination with portraiture and its celebration of aristocratic status. More than just a likeness of Dr. Edward Hudson—a prominent physician and influential figure within London society—the painting embodies the ideals of refinement, intellect, and moral virtue that defined the period’s artistic sensibilities.
Child Asleep (The Rosebud)
In the quietude of Thomas Sully’s 1841 masterpiece, Child Asleep (The Rosebud), we find more than a mere depiction of infancy; we encounter a profound meditation on innocence and the ephemeral nature of beauty. This exquisite oil on canvas serves as a cornerstone of American Romanticism, capturing a moment of absolute tranquility that seems to suspend time itself. The painting presents a serene tableau where a sleeping infant rests upon…
The Coleman Sisters
Thomas Sully’s “The Coleman Sisters,” painted in 1844, is more than just a portrait; it's a carefully constructed tableau of Victorian elegance imbued with an undercurrent of melancholic beauty. The painting depicts three young women – likely sisters – posed before a simple wall backdrop, their postures and expressions hinting at both composure and a quiet introspection that speaks volumes about the era’s societal expectations for women.
William B. Wood as "Charles de Moor"
In this oil painting from 1810, we find ourselves drawn into a dramatic landscape at the edge of day. The composition centers on a reclining figure, William B. Wood, portrayed here through the persona of "Charles de Moor." He rests within a rugged terrain, his arm outstretched toward the left, guiding our gaze across the scene. There is a certain tension in his pose, an energy that suggests a narrative…
Thomas Sully
The Painter in the Shadows A young man gazes out from the canvas, his eyes meeting the viewer with a calm, contemplative stillness. He sits amidst the tools of his trade, the blurred shapes of a palette and paintbrushes resting in the foreground, hinting at a life lived through the application of pigment. The light falls heavily upon one side of his face, a technique of deep shadows and bright…
Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis
Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis is rendered in a full-length, vertical composition that emphasizes his military authority. He stands with a slight, dynamic tilt, positioned off-center against an atmospheric backdrop of swirling grey and beige clouds. This setting suggests the smoke and dust of a battlefield, providing a somber environment for the subject. The lighting, originating from the upper left, casts subtle shadows across his face and body, creating a sense…
Eliza Melville Young McAllister (Mrs. John McAllister, Jr.) (1790-1853)
The air in the room feels still, held in a quiet suspension as Eliza Melville Young McAllister meets the viewer's gaze. She sits with a poise that suggests a life of quiet refinement, her expression composed and steady. The light, soft and directional, spills from the upper left, brushing against the pale curve of her cheek and the delicate, translucent lace of her headpiece. This illumination creates a gentle depth,…
Nummer 11 till 100: fler målningar av Thomas Sully
Thomas Sullys målningar, period för period
Early Period
1807 – 1811 · 5 verk i denna listaMature Period
1810 – 1854 · 33 verk i denna listaLate Period
1848 – 1866 · 3 verk i denna listaMest målat av Thomas Sully
De fyra motiv som förekommer oftast i dessa verk, var och ett med sitt mest kända exempel.
Man 18 verk
Portrait 17 verk
Woman 10 verk
Där du kan se Thomas Sullys målningar
De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av Thomas Sully | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | George Washington, Child Asleep (The Rosebud), John Finley | |
| Washington | 22 | The Coleman Sisters, William B. Wood as "Charles de Moor", John Quincy Adams | |
| Washington, D.C. | 6 | Thomas Sully, John Sergeant, Thomas Ash II | |
| Philadelphia | 8 | George Frederick Cooke as Richard III, Elizabeth Willing Jackson, Frances Anne Kemble as Beatrice | |
| Boston | 7 | John Myers, Mrs. Joseph Rotch (Anne Smith), Victor René Value and His Daughter Charlotte | |
| New Haven | 4 | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786, Lester Wallach (1820-1888), Elizabeth Cook (Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Bache) as The Country Girl | |
| Cincinnati | 4 | Portia, Merchant of Venice (Recto) / Sketch of a Woman's Head (Verso), William Alston | |
| Dallas | 3 | Mary Harvey, Mrs. Paul Beck, Jr., Portrait of Mrs. George H. Crossman |
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Thomas Ash II
This oil portrait, executed in 1807, presents a bust-length view of Thomas Ash II. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, facing toward the left while his gaze is directed toward the viewer. He is depicted with a white cravat that provides a sharp tonal contrast against the darker elements of his attire and the background. The lighting originates from the upper left, casting shadows along the right side of his…
Dr. Edward Hudson
Thomas Sully’s “Mrs. Edward Hudson,” completed in 1814, stands as an emblem of the Victorian era's fascination with portraiture and its celebration of aristocratic status. More than just a likeness of Dr. Edward Hudson—a prominent physician and influential figure within London society—the painting embodies the ideals of refinement, intellect, and moral virtue that defined the period’s artistic sensibilities.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786
Thomas Jefferson steps from the shadows of a doorway into a soft, overcast light. He is captured in a moment of transition, moving toward an outdoor setting that remains indistinct and atmospheric. His gaze is directed slightly upward and away, suggesting a mind preoccupied with matters beyond the immediate frame. He wears a long, dark purple or plum-colored coat with wide cuffs, a garment that holds its form through heavy,…
George Washington
Thomas Sully rendered this portrait of George Washington in 1840. Executed in oil on canvas, the work captures the likeness of the American leader with a focus on formal dignity. The portrait belongs to the tradition of nineteenth-century American portraiture, reflecting the era's emphasis on character and status.
Thomas Heyward, Jr.
Thomas Sully presents a portrait of Thomas Heyward, Jr., executed about 1854. The work features a single male figure, rendered with the technical precision characteristic of the American portrait painter. Sully, who was born in Great Britain and spent much of his career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a prominent figure in nineteenth-century American art.
Mischief (Girl's Head)
Thomas Sully executed Mischief (Girl's Head) in 1866. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the artist's later period, capturing a specific moment of youthful curiosity through a focused, intimate lens.
Thomas Sully: snabba svar om målningarna
Vilken är Thomas Sullys mest kända målning?Se svaret
Högst upp på listan står Queen Victoria (1838), Wallace Collection, London. Direkt efter följer Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786 (1823) och George Washington (1840).
Hur gammal var Thomas Sully när Queen Victoria skapades?Se svaret
55 år gammal. Thomas Sully föddes 1783 och Queen Victoria är från 1838.
Vilka är Thomas Sullys 10 främsta målningar?Se svaret
Queen Victoria, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786, George Washington, Dr. Edward Hudson, Child Asleep (The Rosebud), The Coleman Sisters, William B. Wood as "Charles de Moor", Thomas Sully, Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis och Eliza Melville Young McAllister (Mrs. John McAllister, Jr.) (1790-1853). Du hittar årtal och museum för varje verk i listan ovan.
Hur många verk av Thomas Sully finns i din katalog?Se svaret
Vi har 437 verk av Thomas Sully i vår katalog, daterade från 1802 till 1866.
I vilka museer kan man se Thomas Sullys berömda verk?Se svaret
Du hittar de flesta av dem i Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), National Gallery of Art (Washington) och National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.). Listan över museer ovan ger en fullständig sammanställning.
När skapade Thomas Sully sina mest kända verk?Se svaret
Under 1810s, mer än någon annan tid: 25 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida är från den tiden, varav Dr. Edward Hudson.
Vilka är Thomas Sullys första och sista kända verk?Se svaret
Det äldsta verket här är Mrs. Thomas Sully (Sarah Annis) (1802); det senaste är Mischief (Girl's Head) (1866).
Vilka motiv målade Thomas Sully oftast?Se svaret
Man (18), Portrait (17) och Woman (10) av 100 verk på denna sida.
Vilket medium är mest framträdande i Thomas Sullys målningar?Se svaret
Oil On Canvas, som används i 32 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida.
Vilken stil eller epok är Thomas Sully känd för?Se svaret
Romanticism och Neoclassicism, som du kan se i verken på denna sida.
Vilka kända målningar av Thomas Sully finns på Metropolitan Museum of Art?Se svaret
Du kan se 11 av verken på denna sida på Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inklusive George Washington, Child Asleep (The Rosebud) och John Finley.
Var kan jag beställa en Thomas Sully-reproduktion?Se svaret
Ja. Varje målning på denna sida finns tillgänglig som en handmålad oljereproduktion eller som ett tryck, i den storlek som passar dig. Gå bara in på målningens sida för att beställa.