Creators:

• Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 - Artist

Creation Place:
City/Town/Township: Philadelphia, PA

Creation Year:
1841

Physical Description:
Oil on canvas

Notes:

American painter Thomas Sully (1783–1872) had a lifelong passion for the theatre and literature. This portrayal of Nell was painted soon after the parts of The Old Curiosity Shop began appearing in the United States.

Provenance:

• Gift of Mrs. T. Charlton Henry

Media Type:
Illustrations

Source:
Rare Book Department

Call Number:
RBD Art

• Oil paintings (visual works)
• Old Curiosity Shop