{"product_id":"the-peale-family-charles-willson-peale","title":"The Peale Family - Charles Willson Peale","description":"\u003cp\u003eA multi-generational group portrait by Charles Willson Peale, documenting his family's domestic life and intellectual interests over several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peale Family is a large-scale group portrait that occupied Charles Willson Peale for several decades. Begun in 1773, the artist returned to the canvas periodically until 1809, adding family members as they were born or married. The composition functions as a visual record of the Peale household, capturing the artist alongside his wife, mother, siblings, and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeale depicts his family in a domestic setting, gathered around a table covered in a green cloth. The scene includes various objects that reflect the intellectual and artistic pursuits of the family, such as a drawing held by the artist, a palette, and a collection of sculpted busts in the background. The inclusion of these items suggests a focus on education and the arts, which were central to the Peale family identity. The lighting is soft, illuminating the faces of the sitters while leaving the background in shadow, a technique that directs the viewer's attention to the interactions between the individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is notable for its informal arrangement, which departs from the rigid formality often found in eighteenth-century portraiture. The figures are engaged in conversation or quiet observation, creating a sense of intimacy. The presence of a dog in the foreground adds a naturalistic touch to the composition. As an American artist, Peale used this work to demonstrate his technical skill and his dedication to documenting his own lineage. The painting remains a significant example of early American portraiture, providing insight into the social and cultural life of the period. The work is currently held in the collection of the New-York Historical Society, where it continues to be studied for its complex history of revisions and its representation of a prominent American family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-and-battus-james-peake\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMercury and Battus - James Peake — James Peak\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastimes-in-ancient-egypt-3000-years-ago-sir-lawrence-alma-tadema\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastimes in Ancient Egypt 3000 Years Ago - Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema — Lawrence Alma-Tadema\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Willson Peale","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58356966097231,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58357050638671,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58357050671439,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357050704207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357050736975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357050769743,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357050802511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357050835279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357050868047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357050900815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357050933583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357050966351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Peale-Family_Poster_CompositorV1_1785501881211.jpg?v=1785504497","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-peale-family-charles-willson-peale","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}