1811 - 1847

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  • Top 3 works: John Swift
  • Lifespan: 36 years
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: United States
  • Museums on this site: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  • Works on this site: 1

The Life of Thomas Wilcocks Sully

Thomas Wilcocks Sully was an American painter who lived a life that was cut short during the mid-nineteenth century. Born in 1811, he belonged to a generation of artists working within the United States during a period of significant national growth. His presence in the art world was defined by his dedication to his craft, though his time spent producing work was relatively brief.

His life ended on April 18, 1847. Because he passed away at a young age, much of his personal history remains quiet, leaving behind only the traces of his talent and his identity as a painter. He lived as a citizen of the United States, contributing to the country's growing visual record through his oil paintings and artistic efforts.

Key Works and Artistic Output

The surviving record of his creative output is centered on a single significant painting. In 1845, he produced a work titled John Swift. This piece was executed using oil on canvas, a medium that allowed him to capture the subject with a sense of permanence. The physical presence of the work is intimate, measuring 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.).

This specific painting has found a lasting home within the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. It remains a primary example of his contribution to American art, preserved through the gift of John B. Swift. Through this work, we catch a glimpse of the technical skill he applied to his subjects during his lifetime.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Ce culori a folosit cel mai des Thomas Wilcocks Sully?

Profilul cromatic al lucrărilor lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully este prezentat în pagina Genoma Paletei a artistului.

Există o cronologie a operelor lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully?

Pagina Cronologia operelor de artă a artistului prezintă lucrările lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully ordonate cronologic, an de an.

Unde pot vizualiza operele lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully într-o galerie 3D?

O vizită virtuală este disponibilă: pagina Galerie 3D lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully prezintă lucrările artistului într-o galerie tridimensională.

Câte opere de artă ale lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully pot fi vizualizate în catalog?

Puteți explora cele 1 de opere de artă de opere ale lui Thomas Wilcocks Sully pe pagina Toate operele de artă.

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Întrebare 1:
In what year was Thomas Wilcocks Sully born?
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What is the title of the work by Thomas Wilcocks Sully held by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts?
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What medium was used for the painting 'John Swift'?
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In which country was Thomas Wilcocks Sully born?
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What was the approximate year of the painting 'John Swift'?