E. Biddle and M. Fielding, The Life and Works of Thomas Sully (1783-1872), Charleston, 1969, p. 371, no. 2433
Lot Essay
This portrait is most probably no. 2433 in the artist's register, described as "An ideal subject, painting began Dec. 15th, 1858, finished Dec. 25th, 1858. Size 29" x 36"."