House Raising 1870

"House Raising" (1870) by William P. Chappel (1801-1878) is a small-scale oil painting that depicts a group of men raising a house in a rural setting. The scene, likely in the artist's native New England, captures a moment of community effort and collaboration, a common theme in 19th-century American art. The painting showcases Chappel's keen observation of everyday life and his ability to capture the atmosphere of a bustling village. The work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.