Robert Oliphant

Neoclassicism
1799
8.0 x 6.0 cm

Raphaelle Peale (1774 – 1825)

Explore the still lifes of Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825), America's first professional still-life painter! Discover his meticulous depictions of food & trompe l'oeil works, influenced by Spanish masters. A key figure in 19th-century American art.

About this artwork

Title: Robert Oliphant
Artist: Raphaelle Peale
Year: 1799
Original dimensions: 8.0 x 6.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Neoclassicism
Corpus context: portraiture tradition , neoclassical influence
Main color: Black
Keywords: oil on canvas portrait , american still life , historical portrait art