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Lawrence Sully

1783 – 1804

Lawrence Sully
19th Century
19th Century

Lawrence Sully

Born 1783 Died 1804 Works span 1795–1800

Lawrence Sully: A Philadelphia Portraitist Bridging Classical Tradition and American Spirit Lawrence Sully (1783 – 1804) stands as a singular figure in the burgeoning landscape of early 19th-century American art, primarily recognized for his captivating portraits that captured the essence of prominent figures—John Quincy Adams and Marquis de Lafayette—and cemented his reputation as one of Philadelphia’s most distinguished artists. Bor…

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dated works
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chapters
1795
first work
1800
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Lawrence Sully's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Lawrence Sully's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.