Thomas Sully- Mother and Son

Mother and Son By Thomas Sully 1840 Oil on Canvas
The colors in this image are very soft evoking a soothing feeling. The mother gazes off into the distance with peacefulness. Both mother and son seem so at ease. The son stand in front of mother with her arm slihtly embracing him, this gives a sense of protection of her son. The mother and son's pale skin stand out in contrast to the gray gloomy sky. The mother has a look of optimisim on her face. Thomas Sully was originally born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England. He got his opportunity to paint the Queen of England, "Queen Victoria" in 1873,by the request of Philadelphia's St. George's Society. Sully began painting as early as 18 years of age.