Dr. Henry Nicolls Kitchin — James Peale

Dr. Henry Nicolls Kitchin

1807 Portrait of Dr. Henry Kitchin by James Peale. Detailed pencil drawing showcasing neoclassical realism & surgical history. A rare miniature portrait.


James Peale (1749 - 1831)

James Peale (1749-1831) was an American painter celebrated for his exquisite miniature portraits & vibrant still lifes. Brother of Charles Willson Peale, he captured colonial America with neoclassical grace.

The sitter was one of the country"s first brain surgeons; he lived in Philadelphia, where he was affiliated with Hahnemann Hospital.