Artist

Robert Matthew Sully

American, 1803–1855

Robert Matthew Sully was an American Realism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Art Institute of Chicago. Robert Matthew Sully was born in Petersburg.

Robert Matthew Sully (17 July 1803, Petersburg, Virginia - 28 October 1855, Buffalo, New York) was an American portrait painter who worked mostly in Virginia. He is best remembered for his depictions of Native Americans. The famous English-born painter, Thomas Sully, was his uncle.

Works by Robert Matthew Sully

Collections represented

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