Artwork
Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis
Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Thomas Sully. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis is a portrait painted in oil by Thomas Sully in 1819. The work is part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in a black military uniform with gold epaulets, a red sash, and a sword, conveying confidence and authority. The cloudy sky and distant ship in the background may indicate a naval connection.
Technique & Style
Sully's use of oil paint captures the subject's attire and the atmospheric background, creating a sense of depth and mood. The composition emphasizes the subject's confident stance and authoritative presence.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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