
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Charles Willson Peale
An intimate and dignified self-portrait by the celebrated American artist Charles Willson Peale.

1791 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and intimate self-portrait by the celebrated American painter Charles Willson Peale.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
About the piece
Created in 1791, this self-portrait by Charles Willson Peale captures the artist with a sense of quiet authority and intellectual focus. The painting is a masterful display of Federal-era portraiture, characterized by its soft lighting, fine attention to the texture of the hair and fabric, and a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the sitter's presence.
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1791 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and intimate self-portrait by the celebrated American painter Charles Willson Peale.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.