The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The subject has their head resting on their right hand, propped up on their elbow. Their face is turned slightly towards the viewer, showcasing distinct facial features including dark, well-groomed hair, expressive eyebrows, and focused eyes. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a high-collared white shirt, fastened with visible buttons. In front of them is a stack of books or papers. The background is a warm, earth-toned color. No jewelry or other objects are visible.
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Thomas Alston

Thomas Sully (American, born England, 1783 - 1872)

1826

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 76.7 x 63.7 cm (30 3/16 x 25 1/16 in.) ; framed: 105.4 x 92.1 x 8.3 cm (41 1/2 x 36 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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