Benjamin Gratz 1831

"Benjamin Gratz" is an oil painting created in 1831 by American artist Thomas Sully. The portrait depicts Benjamin Gratz, a prominent Philadelphia merchant, as a young man, showcasing Sully's adeptness at capturing likeness and detail. Sully, known for his refined portraiture and grand historical scenes, was a prolific painter of the early American period. This work exemplifies his ability to translate a sense of personality onto canvas through nuanced brushstrokes and subtle color variations.