The Raymond Children 1835 - 1838

"The Raymond Children" is an oil painting by American artist Robert Peckham, dating back to 1835–1838. The portrait features two young children, a boy and a girl, posed formally in a domestic setting. The girl holds a doll, while the boy holds a string attached to a toy wagon with a squirrel on top, emphasizing the playful nature of childhood in the 19th century. This charming portrayal of the Raymond children is a fine example of American portraiture from the period, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.