James, Sr. Peale, 1749 – 1831

James, Sr. Peale: De 97 mest berømte malerier

George Washington (1782) er det mest berømte maleri af James, Sr. Peale, som er i Metropolitan Museum of Arts samling i New York. Portrait of William Young (1817) og Member of the Washington Family (1795) er de næste to værker, som verden kender bedst. Udvalgt fra de 97 værker af James, Sr. Peale i vores katalog er her de 97, som samlere og museumsgæster oftest opsøger, inklusiv årstal, museum og historien bag hvert værk.

Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Hvert mesterværk på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museumskvalitet eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.

Portræt af James, Sr. Peale
James, Sr. Peale · 1749 – 1831
Født · død
1749 – 1831, Chestertown
Bevægelse
Neoclassicism
Værker i vores katalog
97
Mest kendte
George Washington (1782)
Flest værker hos
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Top 10: James, Sr. Peales mest kendte malerier

George Washington (1782) af James, Sr. Peale
1

George Washington

1782 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

In the annals of American art, few images capture the dawn of a nation with as much dignified poise as James Peale’s 1782 portrait of George Washington. This is not merely a likeness of a man; it is a window into a pivotal moment of historical transformation. Painted in the wake of the decisive victory at Yorktown, the work transcends the boundaries of traditional portraiture to embody the very spirit…

Portrait of William Young (1817) af James, Sr. Peale
2

Portrait of William Young

1817 · Oil On Canvas

The Portrait of William Young, painted by James Peale in 1817, presents a formal depiction of the subject in a state of dignified composure. William Young is positioned centrally, seated in a chair and angled slightly toward the viewer to establish a direct gaze. To the left, a portion of a table is visible, holding papers and writing implements. The background remains dark and indistinct, which serves to focus all…

Susanne Correy (1790) af James, Sr. Peale
4

Susanne Correy

1790 · Watercolor · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

The gaze of Susanne Correy meets us from across the centuries, captured in a moment of quiet poise. This portrait, titled Susanne Correy, emerges from the brush of James Peale, an artist who finds life within the smallest of scales. Created in the United States, the work presents a woman whose presence feels immediate, as if she has only just paused her movements to acknowledge the viewer. The likeness is…

Martha Stewart Wilson (1814) af James, Sr. Peale
5

Martha Stewart Wilson

1814 · Oil · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

In this 1814 portrait, we encounter Martha Stewart Wilson in a moment of profound stillness. The composition brings us close to the subject, capturing her in a medium close-up that feels deeply personal. She leans her head gently against her left hand, a posture that suggests a quiet, reflective state of mind. The light enters from the upper left, casting soft shadows across the contours of her face and creating…

Thomas Lee Shippen (1795) af James, Sr. Peale
7

Thomas Lee Shippen

1795 · Watercolor · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

A small, oval window opens upon a child of three years. Thomas Lee Shippen sits centered in the frame, his gaze directed slightly toward the left while his eyes meet the viewer with a quiet, steady presence. He is a study in pale flesh tones and creamy whites, his skin rendered with a smoothness that suggests the softness of a cheek. His hair, a tangle of light blonde curls, is…

Mrs. John McCluney (1795) af James, Sr. Peale
8

Mrs. John McCluney

1795 · Watercolor · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

The portrait of Mrs. John McCluney emerges from the soft light of the late eighteenth century, a delicate presence captured by the hand of James Peale. This intimate work, dating to about 1795, presents a bust-length view of a woman whose gaze meets the viewer with a quiet, steady intensity. She exists within this small, oval space as a figure of grace, her features rendered with a precision that suggests…

Josiah Hewes Anthony (1790) af James, Sr. Peale
9

Josiah Hewes Anthony

1790 · Watercolor · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

A young boy gazes out from an oval frame, his presence felt through the soft, luminous quality of a portrait captured in 1790. He sits in a bust-length pose, slightly off-center, as if caught in a moment of quiet reflection. His skin possesses a porcelain-like texture, rendered with subtle, blended lines that suggest a gentle warmth. A deep navy blue coat provides a heavy, solid contrast to the pale, light…

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Johnathan Trumbull (1792) af James, Sr. Peale
#12

Johnathan Trumbull

1792 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Portrait of Johnathan Trumbull Johnathan Trumbull is rendered in a monochrome, grayscale palette within an oval format. This miniature portrait, dated 1792, presents a bust-length view of…

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Major-General Anthony Wayne (1795) af James, Sr. Peale
#13

Major-General Anthony Wayne

1795 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

This portrait depicts Major-General Anthony Wayne, a man whose presence is captured in a moment of quiet, military resolve. Painted by James Peale, the work offers a focused…

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John Tower (1806) af James, Sr. Peale
#14

John Tower

1806 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

In this intimate portrait miniature, James Peale presents John Tower within a delicate oval frame. The subject appears from the chest up, his presence filling the small space…

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Portrait of a Gentleman (1800) af James, Sr. Peale
#15

Portrait of a Gentleman

1800 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

The artwork titled Portrait of a Gentleman was executed by the American artist James Peale. This piece, which dates to 1800, presents an unidentified male subject in a…

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Elizabeth Oliphant (1795) af James, Sr. Peale
#17

Elizabeth Oliphant

1795 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

In this oval-shaped bust-length portrait of Elizabeth Oliphant, James Peale centers the subject against a dark, neutral background. This high-contrast setting isolates the figure, emphasizing the pale skin…

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Elizabeth Knapp (1802) af James, Sr. Peale
#18

Elizabeth Knapp

1802 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

In this oval-shaped bust-length portrait, Elizabeth Knapp by James Peale meets our gaze with a gentle expression that seems to hold a quiet, private moment. She sits slightly…

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Olivia Simes Morris (1814) af James, Sr. Peale
#19

Olivia Simes Morris

1814 · Art Institute of Chicago

The light falls from the upper left, catching the curve of a cheek and the soft edge of a lace collar. Olivia Simes Morris sits in a three-quarter…

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William Smallwood (1798) af James, Sr. Peale
#45

William Smallwood

1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sitter and his brother (2006.235.134) were the sons of Lydia Hutchinson and Benjamin Smallwood of Washington.

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Pryor Smallwood (1798) af James, Sr. Peale
#48

Pryor Smallwood

1798 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sitter and his brother (2006.235.135) were the sons of Lydia Hutchinson and Benjamin Smallwood of Washington.

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William Young (1807) af James, Sr. Peale
#53

William Young

1807 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sitter (1755-1829) was born in Scotland. After immigrating to America, he established a paper mill in Wilmington, Delaware, and later published a newspaper in Philadelphia.

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Portrait of a Gentleman (1789) af James, Sr. Peale
#55

Portrait of a Gentleman

1789 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

James Peale executed Portrait of a Gentleman in 1794. This American work represents a significant contribution to the early republic's portraiture tradition. The artist, born in Chestertown, Maryland,…

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George Washington (1782) af James, Sr. Peale
#60

George Washington

1782

This striking portrait captures George Washington, the first President of the United States, in a moment of dignified composure. Painted in 1782 by James Peale, it offers a…

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Benjamin Lincoln (1794) af James, Sr. Peale
#61

Benjamin Lincoln

1794 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sitter (1733-1810) served in the American Revolution and was acclaimed for his negotiations with Native Americans. He was later lieutenant governor of Massachusetts and the first collector…

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Francis Depau (1802) af James, Sr. Peale
#62

Francis Depau

1802 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The donor identified the sitter, Francis Depau (1744-1836), as a New York City shipowner and merchant who later established the first line of packet ships between New York…

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Richard Thomas III (1796) af James, Sr. Peale
#70

Richard Thomas III

1796 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sitter (1744-1832) was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly and the United States Congress. For his service during the revolutionary war, he was dubbed "the Fighting Quaker."

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Still Life with Fruit (1821) af James, Sr. Peale
#88

Still Life with Fruit

1821 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

James Peale's Still Life with Fruit, painted circa 1821, is more than just a depiction of perishable bounty; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the burgeoning aesthetic sensibilities…

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View on the Wissahickon (1830) af James, Sr. Peale
#90

View on the Wissahickon

1830 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

The painting View on the Wissahickon is a beautiful landscape created by American artist James Peale in 1830. This oil on canvas work is a representation of nature…

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Anna Claypoole Peale (1812) af James, Sr. Peale
#96

Anna Claypoole Peale

1812 · Hallwyl Museum

James Peale trained his daughter Anna Claypoole Peale in the art of painting miniature portraits in watercolor on ivory. She began her career assisting him with his work…

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James, Sr. Peales malerier efter periode

De motiver James, Sr. Peale malede mest

De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst blandt disse mesterværker, med det fineste eksempel på hvert enkelt.

Hvor kan man se James, Sr. Peale's malerier

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af James, Sr. Peale Malerier fra denne liste
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 31 George Washington, Martha Stewart Wilson, Johnathan Trumbull
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, D.C. 14 Member of the Washington Family, Susanne Correy, Howes Goldsborough
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia 5 Reuben Etting, Frances Gratz Etting, Artist and His Family
Cincinnati Art Museum, CincinnatiCincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati 3 Anna Claypoole Peale, Mary Hall (Mrs. James Patriot Wilson, Sr.), James Patriot Wilson, Sr.
National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.National Portrait Gallery Washington, D.C. 2 Horatio Gates, Elizabeth Depeyster Peale
Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 2 A Gentleman, Sarah Smith Logan (Mrs. William Clarke)
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Houston 2 Pleasure Party by a Mill, Still Life with Vegetables
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 1 Olivia Simes Morris

James, Sr. Peale gennem årtierne: et mesterværk for hvert årti

  1. 1780s
    George Washington (1782) af James, Sr. Peale
    Nr. 1 ud af 97

    George Washington

    Alder 31 – 40 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

    In the annals of American art, few images capture the dawn of a nation with as much dignified poise as James Peale’s 1782 portrait of George Washington. This…

  2. 1790s
    Member of the Washington Family (1795) af James, Sr. Peale
    #3 ud af 97

    Member of the Washington Family

    Alder 41 – 50 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

    The portrait miniature titled Member of the Washington Family is a work by James Peale. Created about 1795, this small-scale painting captures an unidentified child in a bust-length…

  3. 1800s
    John Tower (1806) af James, Sr. Peale
    Rang 14 ud af 97

    John Tower

    Alder 51 – 60 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

    In this intimate portrait miniature, James Peale presents John Tower within a delicate oval frame. The subject appears from the chest up, his presence filling the small space…

  4. 1810s
    Portrait of William Young (1817) af James, Sr. Peale
    Rang 2 ud af 97

    Portrait of William Young

    Alder 61 – 70

    The Portrait of William Young, painted by James Peale in 1817, presents a formal depiction of the subject in a state of dignified composure. William Young is positioned…

  5. 1820s
    Grapes, Apples and Bowl of Peaches (1828) af James, Sr. Peale
    Rang 11 ud af 97

    Grapes, Apples and Bowl of Peaches

    Alder 71 – 80

    A collection of fruit and vegetables rests upon a table, centered around a bowl filled with peaches, apples, and grapes. Scattered apples occupy the foreground and background, creating…

  6. 1830s

James, Sr. Peales malerier: ofte stillede spørgsmål

Hvad er det mest berømte maleri af James, Sr. Peale?Vis svaret

George Washington (1782), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Derefter følger Portrait of William Young (1817) og Member of the Washington Family (1795).

Hvilken alder havde James, Sr. Peale, da George Washington blev malet?Vis svaret

33 år gammel: George Washington er fra 1782, og James, Sr. Peale blev født i 1749.

Hvilke er de 10 mest berømte James, Sr. Peale malerier?Vis svaret

George Washington, Portrait of William Young, Member of the Washington Family, Susanne Correy, Martha Stewart Wilson, Howes Goldsborough, Thomas Lee Shippen, Mrs. John McCluney, Josiah Hewes Anthony og William Shippen. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.

Hvor mange malerier af James, Sr. Peale er der?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 97 værker af James, Sr. Peale, dateret fra 1780 til 1830.

Hvor kan jeg se de mest berømte James, Sr. Peale malerier?Vis svaret

De fleste af dem findes i Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) og Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.

I hvilken periode malede James, Sr. Peale sine mest kendte værker?Vis svaret

I 1790s: 36 af de 97 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Member of the Washington Family.

Hvad er det tidligste berømte maleri af James, Sr. Peale, og hvad er det nyeste?Vis svaret

Det tidligste på denne side er George Washington (1780), det seneste Landscape (1830).

Hvilke motiver malede James, Sr. Peale?Vis svaret

Portrait (19), Life (11) og Man (7), blandt de 97 værker på denne side.

Hvad malede James, Sr. Peale på, og med hvad?Vis svaret

Watercolor: 15 ud af de 97 værker på denne side.

Hvilken stilart tilhører James, Sr. Peales kunst?Vis svaret

Neoclassicism, som malerierne på denne side viser.

Hvilke malerier af James, Sr. Peale har Metropolitan Museum of Art i sin samling?Vis svaret

George Washington, Martha Stewart Wilson og Johnathan Trumbull er blandt de 31 værker på denne side, som er i Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York's samling.

Hvor kan jeg købe en James, Sr. Peale reproduktion?Vis svaret

Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.

James, Sr. Peale: biografi

James Peale: A Quiet Master of Miniature and Still Life

James Peale (1749 – May 24, 1831) was an American painter celebrated for his exquisite miniature portraits & vibrant still life paintings, and a younger brother of noted painter Charles Willson Peale. He captured colonial America with neoclassical grace, establishing himself as one of the foremost artists of his time—a figure whose understated brilliance continues to resonate today.
  • Early Life and Apprenticeships
  • Military Service and Revolutionary Experience
  • Collaboration with Charles Peale and Artistic Development
  • The Miniature Portrait Genre: Precision and Emotion
  • Still Life Painting: Light, Texture, and Observation

Early Life and Apprenticeships

James Peale was born in Chestertown, Maryland, the second child, after Charles, of Charles Peale (1709–1750) and Margaret Triggs (1709–1791). His father died when he was an infant, and the family moved to Annapolis shortly thereafter. Young James began his artistic education early, undertaking apprenticeships in saddlery and cabinetmaking—trades that instilled within him a meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship, qualities which would prove invaluable throughout his career. These formative experiences shaped his understanding of material and technique, laying the groundwork for his later mastery of watercolor on ivory.

Military Service and Revolutionary Experience

The burgeoning revolutionary fervor dramatically altered James Peale’s trajectory. In 1769 he enlisted in William Smallwood's regiment within the Continental Army—a decision driven not only by patriotic duty but also by a profound immersion into the realities of war. He swiftly ascended through the ranks, demonstrating courage and tactical acumen during pivotal battles—Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, Princeton, and Monmouth—witnessing firsthand the hardships endured by soldiers and the heroism displayed on the battlefield. This military service instilled within him not only bravery but also a keen observational skill—a capacity to register nuance under pressure—influencing his artistic sensibility.

Collaboration with Charles Peale and Artistic Development

Following his return from London in 1769, where he studied under Benjamin West, James Peale joined forces with his brother Charles, establishing a studio that became a crucible for artistic innovation. Together they designed floats for Philadelphia’s grand procession celebrating the ratification of the United States Constitution—a testament to their shared commitment to republican ideals and their collaborative spirit. This partnership fostered intellectual exchange and propelled both artists toward new creative horizons.

The Miniature Portrait Genre: Precision and Emotion

James Peale distinguished himself as a master of watercolor on ivory, achieving unparalleled renown for his miniature portraits. These exquisitely detailed depictions captured not merely likeness but also the essence of character—a feat accomplished through painstaking observation and masterful technique. Unlike larger canvases that prioritize grandeur, miniatures demanded an intimacy of execution, requiring artists to convey profound emotion within a confined space. Peale’s miniatures stand as enduring symbols of personal connection and artistic refinement.

Still Life Painting: Light, Texture, and Observation

Beyond portraiture, James Peale excelled in still life compositions—particularly those featuring fruit—demonstrating an exceptional ability to render textures, light, and form with breathtaking realism. His canvases glowed with luminosity, capturing the subtle nuances of color and surface detail—a testament to his unwavering dedication to scientific observation and artistic expression. Like his brother Charles, Peale’s work embodies the neoclassical aesthetic—characterized by clarity, restraint, and an appreciation for natural beauty.

Legacy and Influence

James Peale's contribution to American art history is undeniable. He solidified his place as a pivotal figure in establishing an authentically American artistic identity—a legacy preserved through the enduring beauty of his paintings and the influence he exerted on generations of artists who followed him. His meticulous approach, combined with his sensitivity to emotion, continues to inspire admiration and scholarly study.

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