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Sarah Annis Sully (Mrs. Thomas Sully)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait painting. The woman has dark, curly hair and light skin. She wears a white head covering with a thin decorative trim around the edges and a dark-colored dress with a wide white lace collar. Her right hand is placed on the collar near her neck. A ring is visible on her right ring finger. The background transitions from dark on the right to lighter on the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1832
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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