William Alston, Class of 1825
William Alston, Class of 1825
William Alston, Class of 1825
William Alston, Class of 1825

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William Alston, Class of 1825,

1825

Thomas Sully, 1783–1872; born Horncastle, England; died Philadelphia, PA
Person depicted: Mr. William Alston
y1958-30

Information

Title
William Alston, Class of 1825
Dates

1825

Maker
Thomas Sully
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
73.2 x 61 cm (28 13/16 x 24 in.) frame: 99 × 86.2 × 11.5 cm (39 × 33 15/16 × 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Rufus King
Object Number
y1958-30
Culture
American
Type
paintings, oil paintings
Materials
canvas, oil paint
Subject
white (color), black, men, linen (material), portraits, stickpins, brown

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