Portrait of a Lady 

Thomas Sully, a prominent American portrait painter of the 19th century, created this portrait of an unidentified woman. The subject's elegant attire, featuring a delicate white blouse and a dark, fur-trimmed coat, suggests she belonged to the upper echelon of society. Her gaze is direct and confident, drawing the viewer's attention to her refined features, accentuated by the soft lighting and subtle brushstrokes. Sully's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, making this portrait a captivating example of American portraiture during the early 19th century.