Self-Portrait of the Artist Painting His Wife c. 1810

Thomas Sully's "Self-Portrait of the Artist Painting His Wife" (c. 1810) depicts the artist, Thomas Sully, working on a portrait of his wife. The couple is situated against a neutral background, with Sully on the right and his wife on the left. The artist is shown in the act of painting, with his hand holding a brush, a traditional visual element of the self-portrait. The work reflects the Neoclassical style, emphasizing realistic detail and naturalism. Sully's attention to detail and the intimate subject matter of the portrait make it a compelling example of Romanticism in the early 19th century.