The Life And Works Of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 (1921) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437329681 : 1437329683 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is a book written by Edward Biddle and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of the American portrait painter Thomas Sully. Born in 1783 in England, Sully moved to the United States as a child and became one of the most prominent portrait painters of his time. The book covers Sully's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter. It also provides a detailed analysis of his artistic style and techniques, as well as a comprehensive catalog of his works. The book includes numerous illustrations of Sully's paintings, as well as photographs of the artist himself and his family. Overall, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully, 1783-1872 is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American art and the life of one of its most influential ar