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

The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is a biographical book written by Edward Biddle in 1921. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and artistic works of Thomas Sully, one of the most prominent portrait painters in America during the 19th century. The book covers Sully's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter in Philadelphia and later in London. Biddle also provides a detailed analysis of Sully's artistic style, his techniques, and his contributions to the development of American portraiture. The book includes numerous illustrations of Sully's paintings, sketches, and drawings, as well as photographs of the artist and his contemporaries. The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of American art.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.