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James Peale

1749 – 1831

James Peale
Early Modern
Early Modern

James Peale

Born 1749 Died 1831 Works span 1780–1830

A Life Etched in Miniature and Stillness James Peale, born in the burgeoning colonial landscape of Chestertown, Maryland, in 1749, occupies a fascinating, often understated position within the pantheon of early American art. Though overshadowed by the renown of his elder brother, Charles Willson Peale—a pivotal figure in establishing an authentically American artistic identity—James carved out a distinguished career marked by delicate…

56
dated works
3
chapters
1780
first work
1830
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through James Peale's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups James Peale's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.