The Life And Works Of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 (1921)

By Mantle Fielding and Edward Biddle

Book Overview

The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is a book written by Edward Biddle and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of the American portrait painter Thomas Sully. Born in 1783 in England, Sully moved to the United States as a child and became one of the most prominent portrait painters of his time. The book covers Sully's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter. It also provides a detailed analysis of his artistic style and techniques, as well as a comprehensive catalog of his works. The book includes numerous illustrations of Sully's paintings, as well as photographs of the artist himself and his family. Overall, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the life of one of its most influential artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437329683
• ISBN13: 9781437329681
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"