Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
M. S. Thompson |
Artist |
Sully, Thomas |
Date |
1811 |
Medium |
watercolor |
Support |
paper |
Dimensions |
3 1/8 x 2 3/8 inches |
Signature |
TS |
Signature Location |
bottom right |
Inscription |
M. S. Thompson, Islip, NY 1811 |
Inscription Location |
verso |
Credit line |
Gift of Mrs. Victor Morawetz |
Accession Number |
1938.046.0002 |
Collection |
Miniature |
Exhibition Status |
Currently on view |
Description |
The portrait of Thompson should be considered a quick sketch, probably done by Sully as a personal tribute to the sitter. It has the quick, spontaneous brushwork which is one of the hallmarks of Sully's style. The intertwined monogram is also typical. Notes: This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984 |
Subjects |
Thompson Figures Portraits man |
Image |
002\1938.46.02.JPG |