Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Charles Willson Peale
A dignified and intimate self-portrait by the celebrated American painter Charles Willson Peale.
Self-Portrait
Charles Willson Peale
1791 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intimate and dignified self-portrait by the celebrated American artist Charles Willson Peale.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1791, this self-portrait captures Charles Willson Peale with remarkable clarity and psychological depth. The work showcases the artist's mastery of light and form, presenting the sitter with an intelligent gaze and fine white hair set against a richly textured, dark atmospheric background that emphasizes the luminous skin tones.
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