Self-Portrait by Charles Willson Peale. A close-up portrait of a man with white hair and a white cravat, set against a dark, neutral background.

Self-Portrait

Charles Willson Peale

1791 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified and intimate self-portrait by the celebrated American painter Charles Willson Peale.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Warm beige, Soft gray

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.