1833
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Robinson Crusoe and His Man Friday Leave the Island is a 1833 unspecified by Thomas Sully, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a scene of two men, Robinson Crusoe and his companion Friday, standing on a beach. They are dressed in 18th-century attire, with Crusoe wearing a red coat and Friday in a striped shirt and brown shorts. The men are shown in various poses, with some appearing to be in motion. The background of the painting features a body of water with a ship in the distance, as well as a few palm trees and a rainbow stretching across the sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of excitement and adventure, as if the two men are preparing to set sail. The use of warm colors and loose brushstrokes gives the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Thomas Sully.
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…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
