Created:
Movement:
1782
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Federalist portraiture, genteel elegance
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Dimensions:
49 1/2 x 39 3/4 in. (125.7 x 101 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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Thomas Willing by Charles Willson Peale

The painting titled Thomas Willing, created in 1782 by Charles Willson Peale, is an exemplary work of American portraiture from the late 18th century. Executed in oil on canvas, this portrait captures the likeness of Thomas Willing, a prominent Philadelphia banker and merchant, reflecting the social and economic stature of its subject. Peale, a distinguished American artist, was known for his ability to convey the character and status of his sitters through meticulous attention to detail and composition. This work is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical context, as it provides insight into the influential figures of early American society. Peale's contributions to American art extend beyond portraiture; he was also a founder of one of the first museums in the United States, the Peale Museum in Philadelphia. His legacy is marked by his role in documenting the emerging American identity through his extensive body of work.

Description of the work:

Thomas Willing by Charles Willson Peale

Created in 1782, Charles Willson Peale's "Thomas Willing" is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the neoclassical style, characterized by its clarity and restrained elegance. The painting depicts Thomas Willing, a prominent American banker and merchant, and is part of the collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Thomas Willing