Date of Award
Spring 1981
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Humanities
Committee Director
Linda F. McGreevy
Abstract
An examination of the Register of Paintings and Journal of Activities written by Thomas Sully reveals his attempt to begin a painting career in Norfolk, Virginia, 1801-1803. A discussion of portraiture in America in the early 19th century precedes the investigation of the Sully family, their theatrical background and influence on Thomas Sully. Descriptive material on Norfolk is provided as background to a close study of Sully's earliest patrons Several early portraits are presented to demonstrate a progressive sophistication.
DOI
10.25777/9b2j-4v76
Recommended Citation
Rossheim, Beth N..
"Thomas Sully (1783-1872): Beginning Portraitist in Norfolk"
(1981). Master of Arts (MA), thesis, Humanities, Old Dominion University, DOI: 10.25777/9b2j-4v76
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/humanities_etds/19