1828
gouache
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1828 gouache by Thomas Sully, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a self-portrait of the artist, Thomas Sully. He is depicted sitting down, holding a sketchbook in his left hand and a pencil in his right. He is wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone. The artist's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created during the Romantic period. The use of gouache and watercolor over graphite on paper mount on paperboard gives the painting a sense of depth and texture. The artist's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of warmth and intimacy in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Romanticism.
Thomas Sully 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…
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