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Thomas Sully
American painter ()
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Born | June 19, () Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England |
Died | November 5, () (aged89) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Painter |
Spouse | Sarah (Annis) Sully (m.
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Children | 9, including: Alfred Sully Rosalie Sully |
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Thomas Sully (June 19, November 5, ) was an English-American portrait painter.
He was born in England, became a naturalized American citizen in , and lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including in the Thomas Sully Residence.
Thomas sully artist american painter
He studied painting in England under Benjamin West. He painted in the style of Thomas Lawrence and has been referred to as the "Sir Thomas Lawrence of America".
He produced over 2, paintings over his 70 year career.
His subjects included United States presidents Thomas Jeffer