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Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr.
Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr. is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Thomas Sully. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This oil painting, titled Mrs.
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Subject & Meaning
Created in 1845 by Thomas Sully, the painting functions as a formal representation of this specific individual.
The work is a portrait depicting a woman, identified by its title as Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr. Created in 1845 by Thomas Sully, the painting functions as a formal representation of this specific individual. As a portrait, its primary meaning lies in the documentation and commemoration of the sitter's likeness, capturing her identity and presence in the manner of mid-nineteenth-century portraiture. The work is executed in oil paint on canvas.
History & Provenance
The portrait titled Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr. was created in 1845 by the American artist Thomas Sully. Executed in oil, the work depicts a female subject and is classified as a portrait. While the specific commission details and the original ownership chain prior to its current location are not detailed in the available records, the painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It measures 50.8 centimeters in height and 43.2 centimeters in width, placing it within Sully's mid-nineteenth-century oeuvre.
Overview
This oil painting, titled Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr., was completed by American artist Thomas Sully in 1845. The portrait depicts an unidentified woman, presumably Mrs. James Montgomery, Jr., rendered with a direct gaze. It is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, representing a characteristic example of Sully's portraiture from the mid-19th century.
Technique & Style
Sully employed oil paint to create this portrait, utilizing a subdued color palette that highlights the sitter's presence. The background features muted tones of brown and green, allowing the white of the dress and the vibrant red accents of the necklace and ribbon to stand out. This approach, combined with the delicate rendering of her features, exemplifies Sully's skill in capturing individual likeness while imbuing his subjects with a graceful and dignified demeanor.
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Artist
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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