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Thomas Sully

American painter (1783-1872)

Thomas Sully

Sully in 1869

BornJune 19, 1783 (1783-06-19)

Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England

DiedNovember 5, 1872(1872-11-05) (aged 89)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationPainter
SpouseSarah (Annis) Sully (m.

1805)

Children9, including:
Alfred Sully
Rosalie Sully
Parents
  • Matthew Sully (father)
  • Sarah Chester (mother)

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