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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Self-Portrait of Thomas Sully  
Description:  
Dimension:H:42.500in W:37.000in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
1867-68
Abstract:  

Extended bust-length, frontal portrait with head turned slightly to the left, in front of a brown-gray background. The subject has graying, red-blonde hair, gray eyes, and a pale complexion. He wears a red-brown coat with a black collar, black stock, and a white shirt collar. Unsigned and undated on canvas front. Inscribed on reverse: "Thomas Sully Painted. / by Order of the, / Musical Fund. / Society. / TS 1867."
Call #:  
58.P.65



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of John Vaughan  
Description:  
Dimension:H:40.250in W:35.000in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
1823
Abstract:  

Bust-length portrait with body turned to the right and head turned slightly to the left. The subject has gray hair and a fair complexion. He wears a blue coat and waistcoat, white collar, neckcloth, and ruffle. In his right hand, he holds a book with the initials "APS" in the center of the cover. This volume rests on another book on a table, entitled "Library Catalogue" on the spine. A large red curtain and tassel is visible in the background, behind the figure. Signed "TS 1823" on the book cover in the lower left of the canvas.
Call #:  
58.P.43



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Peter Stephen DuPonceau  
Description:  
Dimension:H:39.438in W:34.375in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
1830
Abstract:  

Half-length portrait of a seated figure with his body turned slightly to the right, in front of a medium brown background. The subject has brown, graying hair, brown eyes, and a rosy, brunette complexion. He is wearing spectacles, a brown coat, a black cravat, and a white shirt collar. Signed "TS 1830" in the lower left corner of canvas.
Call #:  
58.P.33



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Benjamin Rush  
Description:  
Dimension:H:61.000in W:51.000in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
1800-20
Abstract:  

Three-quarter length portrait of a seated figure with body turned to the left, in front of an unfinished brown and tan background. The figure holds his head in his left hand and his right hand holds the pages of an open book. He has white, receding hair, brown eyes, and a rosy complexion. He wears a black coat with a white collar and bow, open at the throat. A pair of spectacles rests on his forehead. The figure is seated in a wooden armchair and in the lower left corner, against the chair, are three books and a portfolio, resting on a table. Unsigned and undated.
Call #:  
58.P.51



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Caspar Wistar  
Description:  
Dimension:H:37.375in W:32.375in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Contributor:
Otis, Bass, after
Dates:
1830
Abstract:  

Bust-length portrait with body turned slight to to the left and head facing forward, in front of brown, shaded background. Subject has shoulder-length, gray hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a dark-green coat with a white neckcollar. Unsigned and undated on front.
Call #:  
58.P.26



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson  
Description:  
Dimension:H:37.500in W:32.500in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
begun 1821, finished 1830
Abstract:  

Half-length portrait with body turned slightly to the right, and head turned to the left, in front of a light tan background. Subject has blonde, graying hair, gray eyes, and a rosy complexion. He is wearing a brown overcoat with a fur collar, a dark blue coat and waistcoat, a vermilion inner waistcoat, and a white collar and neckcloth. The original canvas was signed on the back with Thomas Sully's monogram, and the inscription, "From Jefferson 1821. Finished in 1830." Unsigned and undated on canvas front.
Call #:  
58.P.12



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Joel Roberts Poinsett  
Description:  
Dimension:H:41.000in W:36.250in Framed
Creator:
Sully, Thomas
Dates:
1840
Abstract:  

Bust-length portrait with body turned slightly to the right. Wrapped around the subject's shoulders is a black cloak with a fur collar, which he holds in his right hand. The subject has graying, dark brown hair, and gray eyes. Visible underneath the fur cloak is a black coat, and a white shirt and collar. A large red curtain is in the background, behind the figure. Unsigned and undated; originally signed "TS 1840" on reverse of canvas.
Call #:  
58.P.36