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Raphaelle Peale Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Raphaelle Peale our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Raphaelle Peale · 1774 – 1825

Still Life with Wine Glass

1818 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Discover "Still Life with Wine Glass" by raphaelle peale (1818). A classic Dutch Golden Age painting featuring rich textures, muted colors & a nostalgic scene of abundance. Perfect for art lovers & collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life, Strawberries and Nuts

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 1822 x 1822 cm

Raphaelle Peale's 'Still Life, Strawberries & Nuts' (1822) is a stunning American masterpiece showcasing meticulous detail and vibrant colors of everyday objects.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Venus Rising from the Sea - A Deception (also known as After the Bath)

1822 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Raphaelle Peale's 'Venus Rising' (1822) is a captivating trompe l'oeil still life, concealing layers of artistic references – including a portrait of the artist himself and a copy of Barry’s Venus. A complex visual joke!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Still Life with Cake

1818 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Raphaelle Peale's 'Still Life with Cake' (1818) captures a humble scene of fruit and bread, reflecting the artist’s innovative approach to American still life painting. Explore its symbolism & artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Abigail Adams

1804 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 10 cm

A meticulously crafted black and white reproduction of Raphaelle Peale’s ‘Abigail Adams,’ a pioneering 1804 still life painting capturing the first lady's portrait with remarkable detail, offering a timeless glimpse into American history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life - Strawberries, Nuts, &c.

1822 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 41.6 x 57.8cm

This 1822 Raphaelle Peale still life captures vibrant strawberries and nuts with masterful realism. Shop this exquisite oil on panel reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Same size as the original$22458 × 42 cm Commission at original size

Still Life with Cake

1818 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 27.3 x 38.7cm

This 1818 Neoclassical oil painting by Raphaelle Peale captures a serene domestic scene. Discover the beauty of this exquisite still life today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Raisins, Yellow and Red Apples in Porcelain Basket

1820 · Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore

A stunning 1820 American still life by Raphaelle Peale featuring meticulously detailed apples and raisins in a porcelain basket, offering a timeless glimpse into nineteenth-century realism for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Oranges

1818 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Blackberries

1813 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco · original 18.4 x 26.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Margaret George McGlathery (died about 1830)

Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Melons and Morning Glories

1813

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Jug and Fish

1810

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Cake

1822 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 24.1 x 28.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Corn and Cantaloupe

1813 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 36.8 x 49.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Same size as the original$20650 × 37 cm Commission at original size

Perry Albert Cohea

1805 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 7.0 x 5.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Watermelon

1822 · Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Strawberries and Cream

1816 · original 45 x 61 cm

Admire 'Strawberries & Cream' by Raphaelle Peale (1816). A stunning Dutch Golden Age still life featuring luscious fruit & rich detail. Explore American art history!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Same size as the original$23561 × 45 cm Commission at original size

Still Life with Peach

1816

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Peaches

1821 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 32.5 x 49.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Same size as the original$19949 × 33 cm Commission at original size

Orange and Book

1817

Discover Raphaelle Peale’s "Orange & Book" (1817). A stunning still life masterpiece showcasing realism & texture. Explore American art history at Museum Abbotsford House.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Fruit, Cakes and Wine

1821 · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake

1822 · original 36 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Still Life with a Basket of Peaches

1816 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven · original 34.9 x 49.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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Same size as the original$20450 × 35 cm Commission at original size

The Reverend Absalom Jones

1810 · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 72 artworks by Raphaelle Peale
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The artist

Raphaelle Peale

1774 – 1825

Quick facts

Vibeclassic
Top 3 worksStill Life with Wine Glass, Still Life, Strawberries and Nuts, Venus Rising from the Sea - A Deception (also known as After the Bath)
NationalityUnited States
Emotional tonereflective
Movementsneoclassicism
Art period19th Century
Died1825
Museums on APSYale University Art Gallery, Detroit Institute of Arts, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Art Institute of Chicago, Minneapolis Institute of Art

Biography

The Pioneer of the American Still Life

In the burgeoning landscape of early nineteenth-century American art, where portraiture reigned supreme as the primary vehicle for status and legacy, Raphaelle Peale dared to turn his gaze toward the quiet, often overlooked beauty of the inanimate. Born in Annapolis in 1774, Peale was not merely a painter but a pioneer who carved out a specialized niche that had previously been neglected in the young nation's artistic repertoire. As the son of the legendary Charles Willson Peale, his very existence was intertwined with the pulse of American scientific and artistic discovery. Growing up within the orbit of one of America’s most influential artistic dynasties, Raphaelle was immersed in an environment where meticulous observation was considered both a fine art and a scientific necessity.

His early training was deeply rooted in this dual tradition of naturalism and craftsmanship. Under the watchful eye of his father, Peale learned to see the world through a lens of profound detail, a skill that would later become the hallmark of his mature style. While his siblings often pursued paths in medicine or natural history, Raphaelle channeled this inherited passion for documentation into the medium of oil on canvas. He did not merely seek to represent objects; he sought to elevate them. By focusing on the textures of fruit, the sheen of porcelain, and the subtle decay of organic matter, he brought a sense of permanence to the ephemeral, transforming simple kitchen items into subjects of high art.

Mastery of Texture and Trompe l'oeil

The true brilliance of Peale’s work lies in his technical command over light and surface. He became a master of trompe l'oeil—a technique designed to "deceive the eye"—creating illusions so convincing that viewers were often tempted to reach out and touch the depicted objects. His compositions, such as those featuring peaches, raisins, or fish, are studies in tactile reality. One can almost sense the velvety skin of a ripening peach or the cool, smooth surface of a ceramic jug through his masterful application of glaze and shadow.

Peale’s stylistic development was significantly shaped by an awareness of European traditions, particularly the influence of Spanish masters who had long perfected the art of the still life. By blending this Old World sophistication with a uniquely American sensibility, he created works that felt both globally informed and locally grounded. His paintings often feature:

Meticulous Detail: An unwavering commitment to capturing the minute imperfections of nature, from tiny blemishes on an apple to the delicate veins in a leaf.
Dramatic Lighting: The use of chiaroscuro to pull subjects forward from dark, atmospheric backgrounds, lending each object a sculptural presence.
Compositional Balance: A careful arrangement of elements that guides the viewer's eye through a silent, contemplative narrative of abundance and mortality.

A Lasting Legacy in American Art

Though his career was relatively brief, ending with his death in 1825, Raphaelle Peale’s impact on the trajectory of American art cannot be overstated. He broke the monopoly of portraiture, proving that the domestic and the naturalistic were worthy of the highest level of artistic devotion. In doing so, he laid the groundwork for generations of American still-life painters who would follow in his footsteps, exploring themes of abundance, decay, and the beauty of the everyday.

Today, Peale is remembered not just as a member of a famous family, but as a singular talent who possessed the courage to find greatness in the small. His works remain vital testaments to a period of American history when the nation was still defining its visual identity. Through his brushes, the simple contents of a basket or the humble arrangement of a tabletop became enduring symbols of a burgeoning culture's ability to observe, appreciate, and immortalize the world around it.

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Raphaelle Peale's works by subject?

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

Where can I see the color profile of Raphaelle Peale's work?

The Palette Genome of Raphaelle Peale is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

How do I find works by Raphaelle Peale in a specific palette?

To find works by Raphaelle Peale in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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