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Ur galleriets perspektiv är Thomas Sullys mest kända målning Queen Victoria (1838), vars original hänger på Wallace Collection i London. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786 (1823) och George Washington (1840) fullbordar trion som alla känner igen. Av de 437 verk av Thomas Sully i vår katalog presenterar galleriet nedan de 100 mest kända, var och en som ett original med sitt år, sitt museum och vad som gör det unikt.
Galleriets 10 främsta målningar av Thomas Sully
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,…
Thomas Sullys målningar, rankade 11 till 100
Thomas Sullys berömda 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 listaMotiven som fångade Thomas Sullys blick
De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.
Man 18 verk
Portrait 17 verk
Woman 10 verk
Museerna som förvarar Thomas Sullys originalverk
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 Sullys målningar: galleriets svar
Vilken av Thomas Sullys målningar är den mest kända av alla?Visa svaret
Queen Victoria (1838), Wallace Collection, London. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), LL.D. 1786 (1823) och George Washington (1840) följer efter.
Hur gammal var Thomas Sully när Queen Victoria färdigställdes?Visa svaret
55 år gammal: Queen Victoria är från 1838, och Thomas Sully föddes 1783.
Vilka är Thomas Sullys 10 främsta målningar?Visa 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). Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.
Hur många verk skapade Thomas Sully?Visa svaret
Vår katalog innehåller 437 verk av Thomas Sully, daterade från 1802 till 1866.
Var hänger Thomas Sullys mest kända original?Visa svaret
Främst i Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), National Gallery of Art (Washington) och National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.
När skapade Thomas Sully sina mest kända målningar?Visa svaret
Under 1810s: 25 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida skapades då, varav Dr. Edward Hudson.
Vilka är Thomas Sullys tidigaste och senaste kända verk?Visa svaret
På den här sidan är det tidigaste Mrs. Thomas Sully (Sarah Annis) (1802) och det senaste Mischief (Girl's Head) (1866).
Vilka motiv återkom Thomas Sully till mest?Visa svaret
Man (18), Portrait (17) och Woman (10), fördelat på 100 verk på denna sida.
Vilket medium arbetade Thomas Sully främst med?Visa svaret
Oil On Canvas, för 32 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida.
Vilken konstinriktning förknippas Thomas Sully med?Visa svaret
Romanticism och Neoclassicism, om man dömer efter originalen på denna sida.
Vilka original av Thomas Sully finns i Metropolitan Museum of Arts samlingar?Visa svaret
George Washington, Child Asleep (The Rosebud) och John Finley: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York har 11 av verken på denna sida.
Kan jag få en handmålad reproduktion av en Thomas Sully-målning?Visa svaret
Ja, som en reproduktion: originalet stannar i sitt museum, men varje målning på denna sida kan målas för hand åt dig, beställningsgjord ett i taget, från målningens egen sida.