Who created "Martha Washington"?

Martha Washington was created by Rembrandt Peale in ca. 1850.

When was "Martha Washington" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1850.

What medium is "Martha Washington"?

Martha Washington is Oil on canvas.

Is "Martha Washington" in the public domain?

Yes, Martha Washington is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Martha Washington

Rembrandt Peale

ca. 1850

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

36 x 29 in. (91.4 x 73.7 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Frances Mead, 1926

Accession Number

54.15.2

Tags

PortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

In the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, Rembrandt Peale's *Martha Washington* (ca.1850) stands as a dignified oil-on-canvas portrait measuring 36 x 29 inches. Painted by the esteemed American artist, a member of the prolific Peale family of painters, this work captures the first First Lady of the United States in a style reflective of 19th-century portraiture, emphasizing poise and historical reverence. Bequeathed by Frances Mead in 1926, it exemplifies the enduring fascination with America's founding figures. Martha Washington, wife of George Washington, symbolizes early republi...

About the Artist

Rembrandt Peale · 1778–1860

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