James Peale (The Lamplight Portrait), (painting)
Charles Willson Peale’s "The Lamplight Portrait" (1822) captures an elderly man contemplating a photograph. A rare glimpse into early photography, this oil painting showcases realism & nostalgic beauty.
Charles Willson Peale
Explore Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827): Revolutionary portraits, science & America's first museum! See Washington depictions & his legacy.