Oliver and Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth 1801

Ralph Earl's "Oliver and Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth" (1801) is a portrait of the couple in a domestic setting. The portrait, likely commissioned by the Ellsworth family, captures Oliver, a prominent jurist and politician, seated and holding a document, while Abigail sits beside him, suggesting their partnership in both domestic life and public affairs. Earl, a well-known American portrait painter, captures the couple's social standing and status through their clothing, furnishings, and the landscape view visible through the window, contributing to the understanding of early American history and culture.