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Have you heard of Sarah Miriam Peale? An artist active in Baltimore and Philadelphia in the 1820s, she is best known for her portraits and still lifes. This painting is one of Peel’s greatest works and depicts the fruit in its flawless state. The melons, peaches, and grapes laid out on the table are free of bruises and dents; instead each fruit is rendered into a delicate, gleaming jewel.
The Peel family occupies a unique place in American art history. All ten members of the family became prolific and respected painters under the supervision and direction of painter, naturalist and museum owner Charles Wilson Peele. Sarah Miriam’s father, James Peele, was a miniature and still life painter. She sometimes shares studios with several of her esteemed cousins, including artist and mechanic Raphael Peel, botanist and painter Rubens Peale, and portraitist Rembrandt Peale and acclaimed miniature artist Angelica Kaufman Peel Robinson. If you’re interested in this story, check out our article on the Peel family’s female branch of art!
Side note: Sarah Miriam Peele is an amazing female artist who is rarely mentioned in the art history canon. As you know, we want to give these artists the recognition they deserve. Check out amazing artwork by women in our daily art store. We highly recommend the postcard set!
46.4 x 67 cm
Harvard Art Museums
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