Still Life with Strawberries and Ostrich Egg Cup
Raphaelle Peale’s 1822 Still Life showcases opulent details & dramatic chiaroscuro lighting. Explore this American masterpiece – a study in realism, gold, and indulgence.
Raphaelle Peale
Explore the still lifes of Raphaelle Peale (1774-1825), America's first professional still-life painter! Discover his meticulous depictions of food & trompe l'oeil works, influenced by Spanish masters. A key figure in 19th-century American art.