Thomas Sully (American, born England, 1783–1872)
Mrs. Klapp (Anna Milnor)
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Thomas Sully (American, born England, 1783–1872)1814
Mrs. Klapp (Anna Milnor)
Thomas Sully (American, born England, 1783–1872) →paintingamerican arts
Date
1814
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
92.1 × 71.5 cm (36 1/4 × 28 1/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Purchased with funds provided by Annie Swan Coburn to the Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Coburn Memorial Collection
Over the course of his 70-year career, Thomas Sully painted more than two thousand portraits, including Dr. Joseph Klapp (1950.1363) and Mrs. Klapp (Anna Milnor). Sully's portrayal of Philadelphian Anna Milnor Klapp features her Empire-style dress and stand-up collar with flourishing brushstrokes of silver, gray, and white. The fluted, monumental column in the background underscores the period taste for elegance and classical traditions. The companion portrait depicts Joseph Klapp in contemplation, emphasizing his study of medicine. Together, the portraits present an image of a sophisticated couple that celebrates their prosperity, intelligence, and taste.
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