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Charles Peale Polk Most Popular Paintings

The 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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General Washington at Princeton, 1790, Charles Peale Polk

1790 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 91.3 x 70.3cm

This Neoclassical portrait by Charles Peale Polk captures Washington's commanding presence. Shop this historic masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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George Washington

1790 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 55.2 x 45.4cm

This dignified Neoclassical portrait of George Washington by Charles Peale Polk exudes authority. Discover this timeless masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Charles Peale Polk: Joseph Howell, Jr.

1787 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 58.4 x 48.9cm

This Neoclassical portrait by Charles Peale Polk captures a man in a military coat. Discover the elegance of this 1787 oil on canvas masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Henry Knox – Charles Peale Polk

1783 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This formal 1783 portrait of Henry Knox by Charles Peale Polk exudes military authority. Shop this classic oil on canvas reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Emily Smiley Snowden – Charles Peale Polk

1793 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 90.49 x 78.42cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Thomas Corcoran (1810)

1810 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 111 x 85 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Hannah Lemmon Corcoran (Mrs. Thomas Corcoran) by Charles Peale Polk, 1810

1810 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 109 x 83 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Charles Peale Polk: Mrs. Elijah Etting

1792 · Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Charles Peale Polk: Anna Maria Cumpston

1790 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 158 x 105 cm

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Color Palette: Nature

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Charles Peale Polk: Portrait of George Washington before Nassau Hall

1790

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Mrs. Thomas Kell nee Aliceanna Bond (1791) by Charles Peale Polk

1791

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Anna Maria Cumpston – Charles Peale Polk

1790 · original 158 x 105 cm

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Color Palette: Nature

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Captain Thomas Kell – Charles Peale Polk

1791

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Portrait of George Washington by Charles Peale Polk

1793

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Eleanor Conway Hite and Son, James Madison Hite by Charles Peale Polk

1799

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Thomas Jefferson, Charles Peale Polk

1799

Charles Peale Polk’s 1799 portrait of Thomas Jefferson – a neoclassical masterpiece! Admire the realism & detail in this striking studio painting, showcasing authority and wisdom.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Charles Peale Polk: Self Portrait

1816

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Isaac Hite by Charles Peale Polk

1799

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Popularity: No. 18 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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George Washington (1793) by Charles Peale Polk

1793

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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Elizabeth Waters (Mrs. Richard) Cromwell – Charles Peale Polk

1786 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 91.44 x 71.12cm

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 20 artworks by Charles Peale Polk
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The artist

Charles Peale Polk

1767 – 1822

Quick facts

Died1822
Vibeclassic
Top 3 worksGeneral Washington at Princeton, George Washington, Joseph Howell, Jr.
Movementsneoclassicism
Mediumsoil on canvas
NationalityUnited States
Topics exploredman, portraits, portraiture
Best occasionscultural

Biography

early life and training

charles peale polk, a celebrated american portrait painter, was born on march 17, 1767, in annapolis, maryland. following the passing of his parents at a young age, polk was sent to live with his uncle, charles willson peale, in philadelphia, where he received artistic training.

artistic career

polk's early works were largely influenced by his uncle's style, with his first dated paintings being copies of charles willson peale's portraits. as he matured as an artist, polk developed his own unique approach to portraiture. by the time he was eighteen, he had married and settled in philadelphia, occasionally traveling to cities like baltimore and alexandria to support his large family.

notable works and ventures

princeton type of washington portrait: polk produced at least fifty-seven copies of this portrait, based on his uncle's "convention" portrait of george washington.
commissioned portraits: between 1790 and 1800, polk received over thirty-five commissions for portraits, constituting the largest group of works from any period.
drawing school and dry-goods business: although these ventures ultimately failed, they demonstrate polk's entrepreneurial spirit.

legacy and remembrance

polk's contributions to american portraiture are undeniable. his work can be found in various museums, including the national gallery of art and the virginia historical society. as a member of the influential peale family of artists, polk played a significant role in shaping the early american art landscape. relevant links from WahooArt.com:

external resources:

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Questions & Answers

Where are Charles Peale Polk's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Charles Peale Polk's artworks by subject.

In which historical period did Charles Peale Polk work?

Charles Peale Polk worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

What aliases or alternate names does Charles Peale Polk have?

Charles Peale Polk appears under the alternate names Polk, Chas Peale Polk.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

Collector's quiz

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