Family in a Room c. 1765

"Family in a Room" (c. 1765) is an anonymous portrait of an American family. The painting is a prime example of the American Colonial portrait genre. The composition places the family members in a formal arrangement, likely intended to showcase their status and wealth. The painting is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The artist captures the family's likeness with meticulous detail and an emphasis on their clothing and accessories, common characteristics of portraits from this period.