Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Thomas Sully: An American portrait and historical painter who was born in England. He lived from 1783 to 1872 and is known for his contributions to American art, particularly his portraits of notable figures and historical scenes.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The museum acquired a portrait by Thomas Sully.
  • Thomas Sully's work is representative of early 19th-century American portraiture.

Advanced Usage

• "In the style of Thomas Sully": Describing a painting or artistic approach that resembles the techniques or subjects characteristic of Thomas Sully's work.
  • The artist painted a portrait in the style of Thomas Sully.

Variants and Related Words

• Sully, Thomas (n): An alternative presentation of the full name.
  • The biography is titled Sully, Thomas: An American Painter.

Synonyms

• Portraitist: A painter who specializes in portraits.
• Historical painter: An artist who paints scenes from history.

Related Phrases

• "A Sully portrait": A common way to refer to a portrait painted by Thomas Sully.
  • The gallery features a Sully portrait of President Andrew Jackson.

Noun

1. United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)