Artwork
Staircase Group (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale I)
Staircase Group (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale I) is an oil painting by Charles Willson Peale. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Staircase Group is a portrait painted in oil by Charles Willson Peale in 1795-1796, depicting his sons Raphaelle and Titian Ramsay Peale on a staircase.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Raphaelle, holding a painter's palette and brushes, and Titian Ramsay, holding a walking stick, dressed in attire suggesting refinement. The scene conveys a sense of elegance and family pride, reflecting Peale's practice of capturing prominent figures of early America.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work features a dark background with patterned wallpaper, and a staircase with a railing, executed with attention to detail and texture. The subjects' clothing and accessories are also meticulously depicted, showcasing Peale's skill.
History & Provenance
Charles Willson Peale, an American painter and naturalist, created the work in Philadelphia, a city where he established a studio after his involvement in the American Revolution and public service.
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Artist
Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist.
Portrait of a Painter, probably the Artist himself
Portrait of a Painter, probably the Artist himself
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Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait
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