The David Children
1826 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This double portrait depicts two children, likely siblings, rendered in the artist's characteristic soft, fluid brushwork. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art.
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Thomas Sully was one of the most prolific portrait painters of the early 19th-century United States, often compared to Sir Thomas Lawrence for his graceful and idealized style. This painting exemplifies his ability to capture the innocence and tender vulnerability of children, a hallmark of his work that made him a sought-after portraitist for the American elite.
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The David Children
Thomas Sully, 1826
