Special exhibition that is coming up on April 5th and will be on view 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.