The artwork titled “James Peale (also known as The Lamplight Portrait)” was created by the artist Charles Willson Peale in the year 1822. This piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls within the portrait genre.
In the artwork, an elderly gentleman, presumably James Peale, is depicted seated by a lamplit table. The warm glow of the lamp illuminates his face and part of his attire, casting a dramatic play of light and shadow which is characteristic of the Rococo style. The gentleman, wearing glasses, appears to be engrossed in examining a miniature portrait. The scene is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, from the texture of the man’s clothing to the intricate design of the lamp. The overall composition exudes a sense of quiet introspection and intimacy, inviting the viewer to reflect on the personal and contemplative moment captured by the artist.
