Arthur St. Clair 1780

"Arthur St. Clair" is a miniature portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale in 1780. It depicts the prominent American general, politician, and judge, Arthur St. Clair, in an oval format. Peale, a renowned American artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his portraits, still lifes, and his contribution to the development of the American museum. This miniature, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, captures St. Clair in a detailed and intimate fashion, highlighting the features of a prominent figure in American history.