Mrs. John O'Donnell (Sarah Chew Elliott) 1787

"Mrs. John O'Donnell (Sarah Chew Elliott)" is an oil on canvas portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale in 1787. The painting depicts Sarah Chew Elliott, the wife of John O'Donnell, seated in a chair, holding a locket with a miniature portrait inside. Peale was a prominent American painter and natural scientist, known for his portraits of prominent figures of the American Revolution era. This painting is a fine example of Peale's portraiture style, characterized by its realistic depiction of the sitter and the attention to detail in the clothing and accessories.