The Peale Family 1773

Charles Willson Peale's "The Peale Family," painted in 1773, is a complex and detailed portrait of the artist's family. The painting features a group of ten family members, including Peale himself, his wife, his children, and his mother. Peale, a prominent artist and naturalist, is depicted at work, sketching in his studio while his family looks on. The composition is relaxed and intimate, conveying a sense of domesticity and familial love. The painting is a significant example of American portraiture during the colonial period. It provides viewers with a glimpse into the lives of a prominent family during a pivotal moment in American history.