Gatherer of Chips 1856

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"Gatherer of Chips" is a portrait painting created by Thomas Sully in 1856. The painting features a young woman, likely a working-class individual, wearing a red hooded cloak and holding a basket, suggesting a simple rural life. Sully is known for his portraiture, often focusing on realistic depictions of individuals, capturing their likeness and character with careful detail. This painting, though lacking a specific location, embodies the genre of portraiture prevalent in the 19th century.