Rubens Peale
ca. 1800
Medium
Painting-Miniature
Classification
Painting-Miniature
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Edwin Kirk
Accession Number
1941.9.1
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About this artwork
This small drawing of Rubens Peale (1784-1864) resembles many of the silhouettes made during this period, showing the artistâs brother in profile. Rubens was a favorite subject for his artistic family, and several members painted his likeness. Designed to be framed and hung on a wall rather than in a closed locket worn on the body, this piece demonstrates how the line between miniatures and small-scale drawings was beginning to blur.
About the Artist
Raphaelle Peale · 1774–1825
Comment on works: portrait; still-life; marine; miniature