Andrew W. Mellon

Imitator of Thomas Sully

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Thomas Sully

Related Artist, American, born England, 1783 - 1872

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, facing forward with their head slightly turned to one side. The person has delicate facial features, calm expression, visible eyes, a straight nose, and a closed mouth. Their neatly arranged hair lies close to their head with a slight wave. They are depicted wearing simple clothing without intricate details. There is no jewelry or objects visible in the sketch. The background is plain with some shading for depth, but lacks specific elements or scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink and red crayon on brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.4 × 18.5 cm (10 13/16 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.24.3

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: T.S.; upper right in graphite (upside down): Special B36/ Andrew W. Mellon/ by imitator of Thomas Sully; lower right verso in brown ink: Andrew W. Mellon;

Markings

center verso in blue ink: NGA stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64574796

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