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Romanticism Still Life Portrait Painting of a Headmaster with Studying Students

Late 19th Century

$2,250
£1,684
€1,949.97
CA$3,127.13
A$3,522.21
CHF 1,824.02
MX$42,775.82
NOK 23,169.33
SEK 21,978.07
DKK 14,549.47
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About the Item

Scene of a seated headmaster watching over a pair of studying students in the style of Romanticism. The work has been attributed to the renowned American portrait artist Thomas Sully. Hung in a gold wooden frame with decorative carvings. Dimensions Without Frame: H 25 in. x W 28 in.
  • Attributed to:
    Thomas Sully (1783 - 1872, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Late 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A2021.0820.29601stDibs: LU55138706352

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