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Thomas Sully
American painter (1783-1872)
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| Born | June 19, 1783 (1783-06-19) Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | November 5, 1872(1872-11-05) (aged 89) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Sarah (Annis) Sully (m.
1805) |
| Children | 9, including: Alfred Sully Rosalie Sully |
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Thomas Sully (June 19, 1783 – November 5, 1872) was an English-American portrait painter.
He was born in England, became a naturalized American citizen in 1809, and lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including in the Thomas Sully Residence.
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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 2,300 paintings over his 70