Strawberries and Cream 1816

Raphaelle Peale's "Strawberries and Cream" (1816) is a still life painting featuring a bowl of strawberries, a pitcher of milk, and delicate wildflowers. The artwork, rendered in a realistic style, showcases Peale's mastery of light and shadow, highlighting the textures of the objects and the natural beauty of the scene. This painting exemplifies the American still life genre, a tradition that often celebrated everyday objects as symbols of abundance and domesticity. The inclusion of the strawberries and cream, a simple yet delightful pairing, suggests a sense of pleasure and contentment.