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Thomas Sully's Philadelphians: Painting the Athens of America, by Peter Conn

by Gail Obenreder

Notable historian, professor, and author Peter Conn reflects on Philly as the Athens of America in his illuminating and rewarding new book exploring the work of 19th-century portraitist Thomas Sully, and the city he lived in. Gail Obenreder reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 3:00pm on May 30, 2025