Special exhibition that is on view from April 5th until August 15th.
Hours 12 – 5pm, Closed on Tuesdays
The Hammond-Harwood House presents In the Shadow of a Legacy: The Peale Women Painters
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1831) is considered one of early America’s foremost artists. He was the patriarch of a large family that included sons Rembrandt, Rubens, and Raphaelle as well his brother James—the First Family of American Painting. However, the Peale men have typically been the focus of attention. Many of the daughters, nieces, and wives were professional painters, but rarely receive the attention they deserve. This exhibition of 22 works from public and private collections represent seven of the Peale women who created portraits, still lifes, and miniatures that demonstrate their artistry, technical skill, and rightful place in American art history.
This exhibition has been made possible through the generosity of
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Private Collectors and Lenders
Catherine Arthur
Stiles T. Colwill
Brian Garner
Judy Homorsky
Kedra Kearis
Jacqueline Oefinger
The Colonial Players. Inc.
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
Maryland State Arts Council