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Painting (Still life)
Vegetables with Yellow Blossoms
James Peale
1828
Description
James Peale's painting practice changed around 1818 when his eyesight affected his ability to work on the painstakingly small scale that portrait miniatures demanded. He turned his attention to still-life painting, a genre favored by his nephew, Raphaelle. This composition reflects James's exposure to European masters of still life--especially the Dutch and Spanish--in his emphasis on subtle shifts in light and shadow accompanying a rich color palette.
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1957.0625
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0625
Object Name
Painting (Still life)
Title
Vegetables with Yellow Blossoms
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
James Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1828
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Back of canvas
Inscription: "Painted by James Peale in the 79th year of his age 1828"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Still life
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
19.173 (H) x 25.354 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.7 (H) x 64.4 (W)
Measurement Notes
OW is of the stretcher, right side and bottom.
Framed dimensions: H63.5cm x W78 cm x D 6.5 cm